It’s time to put the most pervasive myths about hearing loss on mute. Though it’s estimated that one in seven Americans of all ages currently experiences some degree of hearing loss, misinformation about its causes and its consequences abounds, keeping people from seeking the right kind of treatment at the right time. Dr. Rachel Artsma, … Read more
When it comes to matters of the heart, there’s more to consider than hitting your weekly cardio goals at the gym. With new technologies like smart beds that register abnormal rhythms and T-shirts designed to alert wearers to underlying heart conditions, patients have more tools to measure and track their heart health than ever before. … Read more
From office parties to family gatherings and New Year’s Eve celebrations, the holiday season is often a time for overindulging — and for waking up the next morning scrambling for a hangover fix. While social media can be chock-full of supposed cures — from greasy breakfasts and “hair of the dog” cocktails to sweat-it-out exercises — experts … Read more
If you have heartburn, your baby will be born with a lot of hair (29%), and spicy foods induce labor (21%) are some of the top myths Americans believe when it comes to pregnancy. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 parents and parents-to-be, with 250 who are currently pregnant and 250 who are … Read more
Heads up: A lot of what you think you know about your brain is just plain wrong. From sleep scams to multitasking myths, bad advice is steering Americans off course — and it’s messing with their minds. To cut through the confusion, The Post spoke to Dr. Joel Salinas, a behavioral neurologist and chief medical … Read more
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, has been a topic in the news a lot recently, yet the complex neurological condition remains widely misunderstood. Autism is a difference in how someone’s brain works that shapes how they interact with the world. Clinically, it’s a disorder that affects brain development and causes social communication and behavioral differences. … Read more
The weird and worrisome internet is flooded with anti-aging trends. Amid the sea of information and influencers, it can be increasingly challenging to separate fact from fiction and the beneficial from balderdash. Armed with truth serum, Dr. Louis A. Cona, MD, medical director of DVC Stem, is on hand to dispel four common skincare myths … Read more
Getting to the gym is tough enough — throw a baby bump into the mix, and it can feel nearly impossible. Studies show that many pregnant women fall short of recommended exercise guidelines, thanks in part to outdated myths that make working out while you’re expecting seem risky. But Alissa Mosca, 33, isn’t sweating the … Read more
Sexual myths (SMs) are a roadblock to a thriving sexual connection. SMs are false beliefs and attitudes that influence a couple’s sex life. They’re unquestioned, implicit ideas and can contribute to unrealistic expectations and unnecessary pressure. If entrenched, SMs can lead to dissatisfaction or issues in the bedroom. It’s important to identify the myth you … Read more
Mothers might know best, but it’s not always easy to separate fact from fiction when it comes to health advice. A new report from University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Health has broken down several common wellness myths that children often hear while growing up. Fox News Digital spoke with experts who revealed the truth behind common … Read more
Over the last decade, the average age for having a baby rose to 32.2 years, up from 31.1 in 2011. With women deciding to push having a baby until they feel they’re more educated and financially secure, many are contemplating the idea of freezing their eggs. Kidspot recently caught up with Dr Lynn Burmeister, the Medical Director at No. 1 … Read more
The spring equinox is equinox-ing on March 19, 2024 at 11:06 P.M. EDT and after many months of turtlenecks and gray skies, spring hath sprung in the Northern Hemisphere. The spring, or vernal if you’re nasty, equinox refers to the moment in which the sun crosses the earth’s equator. The vernal equinox coincides with the … Read more
Not content with spreading political lies and hosting videos praising Osama bin Laden, TikTok has branched into medical misinformation. The social media giant has a “wellness hub,” where viral videos have a huge impact, particularly on young people’s approach to health. The problem is that little of this information is vetted, and much of it … Read more
More than six million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s, and every 67 seconds, someone in America develops the disease, according to Monica Moreno, senior director of care and support at the Alzheimer’s Association in Chicago. Despite the prevalence of this most widespread form of dementia — expected to affect 12.7 million people by 2050 … Read more
As temperatures drop, so do your odds of escaping the upcoming flu season unscathed. During the last flu season of 2022 to 2023, there was an early start to the season, higher than normal pediatric hospitalizations and deaths — and an unprecedented “tripledemic” with three respiratory viruses circulating (flu, RSV and COVID-19). As a result, … Read more
Ninety-two percent of pet parents still fall for myths about their furry friends, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 dog and cat owners looked at some of the most common pet-related myths people still believe. Contrary to popular belief, 68% of dog parents didn’t know that a wagging tail doesn’t always signal happiness, it … Read more