True or not: Expose the myths about food and health
In the "Health" section, we ask experts and study scientific publications, and incidentally debunk popular misconceptions. In this compilation there are twelve materials in which we exposed the myths about various products, diseases or methods of prevention.
Traditional medicine is ineffective and unsafe
About self-medication with grandmother’s methods they often say “even if it doesn’t help, it willn’t do any worse” - we explain why traditional medicine can still make it worse
Monosodium glutamate does not cause cancer and autism
Dispelling the nine most popular myths about monosodium glutamate, a dietary supplement present in a huge number of products
Flat feet do not occur due to abnormal shoes
We understand how the foot works, when it needs special care and which shoes are best not to wear, and answer the main question: where does flatfoot come from
Walking without a hat does not lead to meningitis.
An infectious diseases doctor explains what meningitis is, where it comes from and whether it is associated with a refusal to wear a hat in the cold.
Sandwiches may well be a useful meal.
In Russia, sandwiches still have a dubious reputation compared to the "real" food from soup and hot. Explain why they, too, can be a full meal
Calcium does not make teeth stronger
A dentist explains why taking calcium supplements does not help strengthen teeth, and explains how you can still do it.
Avitaminosis after winter does not occur
Fatigue, drowsiness, dull complexion at the end of winter and early spring are often associated with seasonal vitamin deficiency. The therapist explains why they are actually caused.
Sitting on a stone, you do not "freeze" the kidneys or ovaries
Most of us are familiar with the phrase "do not sit on the cold - chill kidneys." Together with the urologist we find out if this is true and where cystitis comes from.
Toxins and slags do not need
A specialist talks about how “cleaning”, “detoxifying” and trying to get rid of non-existent “toxins” and “slags” can harm
Tickling is not a joke and is not a harmless game.
Although it is associated with fun, many people recall tickling as a childhood nightmare. Understand what scientists think about it and why tickling is violence
Espresso on an empty stomach does not harm the stomach
Find out how to make instant coffee and decaffeinated coffee, whether a cup of espresso on an empty stomach can provoke an ulcer and whether pregnant women should refuse to drink
Most people are not infected with parasites.
Many have heard the frightening evidence that almost everyone is infected with parasites. We found out from an expert that this is true or just another urban legend.
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