You have probably encountered the base rate fallacy, and it probably fooled you. Part mathematical paradox and part cognitive ...

You've got to accentuate the positive, Eliminate the negative, And latch on to the affirmative. Don't mess with Mister In-Between - Johnny Mercer (1944) This essay is not about positive psychology, ...

Early detection of breast cancer through mammography screening continues to save lives. However, abnormal findings on mammograms can lead to women being recalled for additional imaging and biopsies, ...

A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has shed light on a concerning issue in mammogram screening behavior, women who receive false-positive results are significantly less likely ...