Medical Mythbuster: Is Yogurt a Healthy Snack?
Feb 27, 2020 / No Comments
When it’s time to reach for a snack, many people like to choose yogurt. But many yogurts contain much more sugar than you think (some over 30 grams). So …
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Medical Mythbuster: Can Going Outside With Wet Hair on a Cold Day Make You Sick?
Feb 2, 2020 / No Comments
Although your mother will likely tell you otherwise, this is a myth. Colds and flu are caused by viruses, not cold or inclement weather. In order to get an …
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Medical Mythbuster: Does Eating Bananas Help Prevent Muscle Cramps While Exercising?
Jan 18, 2020 / No Comments
It’s fine to have a banana or two before a big race, but if you are expecting that they will prevent painful muscle cramps you will probably be disappointed. …
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Medical Mythbuster: Is it Dangerous to Eat Tuna While Pregnant?
Oct 6, 2019 / No Comments
By Dr. Michele Sinopoli Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Most experts agree that it’s safe to consume tuna if you are pregnant, but you do need to be careful …
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Medical Mythbuster: Do Older People Really Smell Different?
Sep 3, 2019 / No Comments
Ever notice that when you walk into an elderly person’s home that things just smell a little bit differently? Well, you’re not alone. In fact, many cultures have noticed …
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Medical Mythbuster: Will Swimming in the Ocean During Your Period Attract Sharks?
Aug 5, 2019 / No Comments
While it’s true that a shark’s sense of smell is powerful and that menstrual fluid contains blood, there’s no scientific evidence that women swimming in the ocean while having …
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Medical Mythbuster: Should You Wait to Go Swimming After Eating?
Jul 26, 2019 / No Comments
There’s a good chance that when you were growing up you were told to wait at least 30-60 minutes after eating as a safety precaution before hopping back into …
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Medical Mythbuster: Do You Need to Drink 8 Glasses of Water Per Day?
Jun 2, 2019 / 1 Comment
Well, despite what you may have read or heard, the answer is probably no. It’s not that hydration isn’t important, it is. It’s just that your body does a …
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Medical Mythbuster: Can Common Plants Be Dangerous to Kids and Pets?
May 2, 2019 / 2 Comments
While plants and flowers can be a joy to look at, they can also be much more hazardous than people think – especially to pets and children. So whether …
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Medical Mythbuster: Can You Get Sunburned Through a Car Window?
Apr 3, 2019 / No Comments
Most people don’t apply sunscreen before they get into their car each day. However, if you do a lot of driving maybe you should. While it’s true that you …
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Medical Mythbuster: Does Shaving Make Your Hair Grow Back Thicker and Darker?
Mar 21, 2019 / 3 Comments
This is a myth that has been around a long time…perhaps as long as people have been shaving. However, the answer is no; shaving doesn’t change the thickness, rate …
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Medical Mythbuster: I Keep Losing My Car Keys, is it a Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Feb 22, 2019 / No Comments
By David B. Sommer, MD MPH Reliant Medical Group Neurology To forget is human. Our brains are not perfect machines, and we all forget important things sometimes. Most of …
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Medical Mythbuster: Can Grape Juice Help Prevent Me From Getting a Stomach Bug?
Jan 15, 2019 / 4 Comments
The idea that drinking some grape juice could help you ward off an annoying stomach virus would be great if it were true. However, there doesn’t seem to be …
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Medical Mythbuster: Is Sparkling Water as Hydrating as Regular Water?
Dec 1, 2018 / 2 Comments
Yes indeed, sparkling water is just as hydrating as regular water. In fact, the CDC actually recommends sparkling water as an excellent alternative to sugary drinks and a good …
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Medical Mythbuster: Can Wearing Flip-Flops Protect Against Athlete’s Foot?
Sep 24, 2018 / No Comments
By Russell Cournoyer, DPM Reliant Medical Group Podiatry We all know that public showers, locker rooms and swimming pools can be breeding grounds for athlete’s foot. That’s because the …
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Medical Mythbuster: Can Drinking Cranberry Juice Stop Urinary Tract Infections?
Aug 21, 2018 / No Comments
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common reasons why women have to visit a doctor. Many people believe that drinking cranberry juice or taking cranberry supplements …
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Medical Mythbuster: Can a Used Bar of Soap Transmit Infection?
Jul 18, 2018 / 1 Comment
If you’ve used a public shower, you’ve probably wondered about that bar of soap that’s conveniently sitting in the soap stand. Is it really safe to use? Fortunately, scientists …
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Medical Mythbuster: Are Sunscreens with Higher SPFs Really More Effective?
Jun 10, 2018 / 2 Comments
It’s true that sunscreens that have a higher SPF (Sun Protection Factor) are more protective of your skin. But there are some important points about sunscreens that you should …
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Medical Mythbuster: Do Sit-Ups Make Your Stomach Flat?
May 3, 2018 / No Comments
Who hasn’t come home and done some sit-ups after an indulgent meal? Unfortunately, doing dozens of sit-up every night isn’t going to give you a flat stomach. The only …
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Medical Mythbuster: Are Indoor Plants Good For Your Health?
Apr 4, 2018 / 2 Comments
There’s no doubt that houseplants can help purify the air around you, but evidence of concrete health benefits is hard to measure. Plants naturally remove toxic compounds from the …
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Medical Mythbuster: Does Toothpaste Help Get Rid of Pimples?
Mar 21, 2018 / No Comments
People find pimples so annoying that they will reach for almost any solution to deal with them – including toothpaste. Although typical white toothpaste does contain some ingredients that …
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Medical Mythbuster: Is Drinking Milk With a Cold Okay?
Feb 13, 2018 / No Comments
The belief that milk might increase the production of mucus has been around for centuries. However, this seems to be more myth than fact. Experts believe that although drinking milk may make …
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Medical Mythbuster: Does Alcohol Make You Warm if You Are Freezing?
Jan 5, 2018 / No Comments
Perhaps this myth started with the image of a Saint Bernard carrying a flask of brandy around his neck when rescuing people buried by snow in the French Alps. …
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Medical Mythbuster: Does an Apple a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away?
Oct 15, 2017 / No Comments
By Barbara Casaceli, RD, LDN Nutrition Education Specialist By itself, probably not but when added to other healthy habits i.e., eating well, staying active, and following your doctor’s orders, …
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Medical Mythbuster: Can You Cure a Hangover?
Sep 10, 2017 / 2 Comments
By Karen Flemming, NP Internal Medicine For centuries people have tried to alleviate the headache, dry mouth, and other unpleasant symptoms of a hangover. Unfortunately, no one has discovered …
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