Question

What types of data would scientists need to scientifically conclude that honey decreases the risk of coughing in all people?

Answer 1

Answer:

Scientists would have to perform repeated studies showing that coughing decreased in people who ate honey compared to those who did not eat honey. Scientists would need to conduct research with both kids and adults.

Answer 2

Answer:

According to the authors, “Honey was associated with a significantly greater reduction in combined symptom score, cough frequency, and cough severity.” The authors also conclude that, although the methods of usual care varied widely among the studies, they were all “similarly ineffective.”