Did we all believe a myth about depression?
A study some claim debunks antidepressants has gone viral. Was it read wrong? Source link
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The myth of a ‘super-charged’ immune system
Suddenly we are all talking about immunity but how much do we really understand? Source link
Myth Busters: Does This Food Cause Cancer?
The internet is chock full of recommendations of what to add or remove from your diet to stave off cancer. Eat broccoli. Drink green tea. Cut sugar. Don’t overcook your food. But how often do these claims hold water? Are there really superfoods that can prevent cancer or bad foods that can cause or worsen … Read more
Testosterone’s Ties to Success May Be a Myth
THURSDAY, July 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Higher levels of testosterone don’t give men or women an edge in life, claims a new study that challenges a common belief. “There’s a widespread belief that a person’s testosterone can affect where they end up in life. Our results suggest that, despite a lot of mythology surrounding … Read more
Black Vaccine Hesitancy Rooted in Mistrust, Doubts
Marcella Nunez-Smith, MD, associate professor of internal medicine, public health and management, Yale University; co-chair, President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 advisory board; chair, Biden-Harris COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force. Leon McDougle, MD, president, National Medical Association; professor, family medicine, Ohio State University College of Medicine. James Hildreth, MD, PhD, president and CEO, Meharry Medical College; FDA … Read more
Ongoing Coverage: COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
WebMD is providing ongoing coverage about misinformation and myths around the COVID-19 vaccine. Source link