Myth: Drinking alkaline water can have beneficial anti-aging properties  Truth: This requires more research but appears to be true. As humans age, our telomeres get shorter every time a new cell is made. A telomere is a region of repetitive DNA that protects the end of a chromosome and eventually, the telomere gets so short […]

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Myth: Drinking two tablespoons of chia seeds in an eight-ounce glass of water with the juice from one-half of a lemon will immediately reduce your bloating and help you lose weight. Truth: This is false.  The chia seed and lemon water drink will not provide you with an internal shower that cleanses you of fat […]

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Myth: Diversity training breaks down bias toward gender inequality Truth:  This is false. Women are still at a disadvantage in multiple areas of work, including science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEM) fields. Women are more likely to earn a lower salary, more likely to experience sexual harassment, and less likely to be promoted.  This […]

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The acne and nutrition myth has a long history. The Western diet was hypothesized to be a huge contributor to acne.1 While it’s true that acne is caused by many different factors associated with nutrition, like lifestyle and hormonal changes, diet hasn’t been proven to be a cause.1  Understanding the basics Research can be broken […]

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Myth: Playing video games may lead to a negative impact on the brain and cognition. Truth: This can be true or false. The hippocampus is the part of the brain that helps individuals orient themselves and remember past experiences. The striatum is the part of the brain that counterbalances the hippocampus. Within the striatum lies […]

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Myth: Using metformin during pregnancy causes birth defects. Truth: This is false. Metformin is an oral tablet that is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Also, it is used to treat gestational diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome. There has been an increase in the use of metformin during pregnancy […]

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Myth: Working long hours increases your risk of heart disease. Truth: This is false. Individuals working long hours have less time for self-care, socializing, and leisure activities. For this reason, these individuals may be under increased stress. Previous studies have suggested that these working conditions can harm health by increasing the risk of heart disease or […]

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Myth: Antidepressant use by fathers affects the birth outcome of the child. Truth: This is false. A lot of research has been done to study the effects of women using antidepressants during pregnancy on their children. There has not been much research on the usage of antidepressants by men during conception and how it affects […]

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