Rumor: E-cigarette use in adolescents is associated with future cigarette smoking. Truth: This is true. An e-cigarette is an electronic cigarette that simulates the feeling of tobacco smoking. The original intention of e-cigarettes was to encourage cigarette smokers to use a less harmful alternative or even to stop smoking cigarettes completely. However, e-cigarettes have become […]

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Rumour: Access to high-speed internet reduces sleep quality. Truth: This is collaterally true. While wifi and high-speed internet access do not directly affect sleep quality, the blue light emitting from the technologies that use wifi and high-speed internet access do reduce sleep quality. Additionally, the devices have alternate ways to disrupt sleep if one is […]

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Rumour: Sticking to a gluten-free diet is challenging for patients with celiac disease. Truth: This is true. Individuals with celiac disease cannot digest gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, among others. As an autoimmune disorder, the body reacts to gluten by destroying a part of the small intestine that absorbs important nutrients. […]

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Rumour: A father’s poor eating habits before conception can result in obese or overweight children. Truth: This is true. Male reproductive health is not seen as an important consideration when it comes to pregnancy. A woman’s eating habits and diet is extremely impactful on the child’s health and growth. Healthy, fertile men have high-quality sperm […]

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Rumour: Poor sleep can lead to an irregular heartbeat. Truth: This is true. An irregular heartbeat is often harmless but, in some cases, it can lead to symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness or fatigue. Risk factors for an irregular heartbeat include sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder where an individual’s breathing […]

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Rumour: Multivitamins prevent heart disease. Truth: This is false. A common belief about multivitamins is that they promote health and prevent disease. Unlike other medications, there are no laws that require The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve the safety and health benefits of multivitamins. Multivitamin labels are not authorized to make claims […]

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Rumour: Drinking coffee may reduce the risk of mortality. Truth: This is true. Coffee is well-known drink made from roasted coffee beans. Some individuals drink coffee in the morning for an energy boost, while others drink coffee to stay awake throughout the day or night. There are many concerns regarding how coffee affects our health. […]

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Rumour: Adolescent girls who eat alone one or more times a week are more likely to be overweight. Truth: This is true. Research has shown that eating a meal as a family is important in maintaining a healthy eating environment for children. A study conducted in Japan investigated whether childhood obesity was a result of […]

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