Tag Archives: Myths
26
Sep
7 Myths About Lung Cancer
The number of people diagnosed with lung cancer has decreased steadily over the past 20 years. But still, 1 in every 16 people will get...
26
Sep
Fertility During Perimenopause: Myths vs. Facts
Perimenopause is the transitional period in a woman’s reproductive years when the ovaries produce less estrogen and periods become more...
19
Sep
No, Birth Control Isn’t Abortion—Plus 16 Other Contraception Myths to Drop
Myths about birth control have long proliferated in the US (thanks in part to the abysmal state of sex ed), but recent events have ampl...
03
Sep
10 Myths About Excessive Sweating, Debunked
“Hyperhidrosis” is the term for excessive sweating — and if you’ve been struggling with it, you may be secretive about your symptoms. A...
24
Aug
6 Myths About High Cholesterol to Stop Believing
Dietitians bust the top myths when it comes to managing cholesterol including which foods you should and should not avoid.Not all fats ...
01
Aug
5 Common Diabetes Myths to Stop Believing
Many diabetes myths still exist and can lead to worse health outcomes.Diabetes is a complex chronic disease; it’s not caused by eating ...
03
Jun
7 Debunked Myths About Thyroid Eye Disease
Thyroid eye disease (TED) is complicated, with symptoms that can vary from person to person. It’s not widely understood — even by healt...
21
May
Ovarian Cancer Myths Debunked
Ovarian cancer is historically known as a silent killer, because many of its early symptoms, such as bloating and constipation, often a...
09
May
6 Myths About Weight Loss Dietitians Say to Stop Believing
Key Takeaways There are a lot of misconceptions about weight loss—especially online. Dietitians agree that myths like carbs make you g...
07
May
10 Myths About Prostate Cancer
Myth 1: Prostate Cancer Is a Disease of Older MenFact: While it’s true that the majority of men diagnosed with prostate cancer are olde...