Just the FactsWhat this site is for
Just the Facts makes research on health and social issues accessible in English and Dutch. The aim is to distinguish established findings, plausible explanations, unanswered questions and value judgements. We do not sell treatments or products or campaign for a political party.
The reports cover topics including drug policy and crime, bioidentical hormone therapy and sunscreen. Each starts with a summary that takes roughly one minute to read. Readers can then explore the numbers, research methods, counterarguments and sources. These are focused literature explorations, not original experiments or comprehensive systematic reviews.
How we assess and present research
- Original studies, official statistics, legislation and relevant guidance take priority over marketing, social-media claims and isolated opinions.
- Relative percentages are presented alongside absolute numbers and the population and time period studied.
- Experiments, studies of existing differences between groups, policy comparisons and regulatory decisions are not interchangeable kinds of evidence. A change after a new policy does not, by itself, prove that the policy caused it.
- For crime statistics, we distinguish recorded offences, victimisation and changes in what is illegal. An allegation is not a finding of guilt; a single violent incident is not a test of an entire drug policy.
- Research can clarify the consequences of a policy, but cannot decide how much weight to give liberty, health, safety or equal treatment. We identify those choices as value judgements.
- Differences between reliable sources are explained rather than hidden. Multiple papers about one study are not counted as independent confirmations.
- Each article links its sources and states limitations, including when only a publication's abstract was available. A finding for one substance, country or population is not generalised without supporting evidence.
Authorship, language and independent review
The research, drafting and translations were prepared with AI assistance. These articles have not been independently reviewed or approved by a clinician, criminologist or other subject-matter expert.
AI-assisted summaries can contain mistakes or miss relevant evidence. References are supplied so that readers can inspect the underlying publications. Listing a guideline does not imply that its authors endorse this site.
Just the Facts claims no medical or other specialist qualifications. Both language versions cover the same research and preserve the numbers and uncertainties; a translation is not a new independent study. We aim for natural Dutch and explain unavoidable technical terms rather than translating English expressions word for word.
General information, not personal advice
The articles cannot determine an individual's diagnosis, cancer risk or best treatment. Do not start, stop or alter prescription treatment solely because of information on this site. Discuss relevant questions with a qualified health professional.
A policy report is not legal advice or a recommendation to use drugs. Laws differ by country and can change. Medical recommendations depend on factors including the product, medical history and individual circumstances. The dates shown are when sources were checked, not a guarantee that every rule or recommendation remains current.
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There is no automated updating or continuous expert review. Corrections require checking the relevant primary source and updating both language versions. Read each article together with its stated research date and limitations.