Written by Tim Newman on March 24, 2021 — Fact checked by Alexandra Sanfins, Ph.D. March 24 is World Tuberculosis Day, so in today’s edition of our Medical Myths series, we will focus on some of the misunderstandings associated with tuberculosis (TB). We cover the role of genetics, treatment, transmission, and more. Design by Diego Sabogal TB is a bacterial infection....
To mark the start of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, this week’s edition of Medical Myths will focus on the myths that surround this commonly misunderstood condition. Share on Pinterest Design by Diego Sabogal Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is a lifelong condition that causes neurological disabilities...
Vitamins and supplements are more popular today than they have ever been. But are they all that they are cracked up to be? In this edition of Medical Myths, we address a crop of supplement superstitions and mineral misunderstandings. The supplement industry is huge. In 2016, the global nutritional supplement sector turned over an estimated $132.8...
In the latest installment of our Medical Myths series, we tackle myths associated with aging. Because aging is inevitable and, for some people, frightening, it is no surprise that myths abound. Addressing the “inevitabilities” of aging. To discover more evidence-based information and resources for healthy aging, visit our dedicated hub. Around 300,000 generations ago, the human species...
