Medical Myths: All about lung cancer
Because November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the latest edition of Medical Myths tackles lung cancer. Among a range of misunderstandings and mistruths, we cover pollution, surgery, risk factors, and talcum powder. In our Medical Myths series, we approach medical misinformation head on. Using expert insight and peer reviewed research to wrestle fact from fiction, […]
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?
Breakfast is often described as the most important meal of the day, but is skipping this morning meal really detrimental to health? Newer research suggests this may not be as bad as many of us believe. In this Honest Nutrition feature, we take an in-depth look at breakfast and whether skipping it is really harmful. […]
World Leprosy Day: Bust the Myths, Learn the Facts
World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday of January each year. Established in 1954 by French philanthropist Raoul Follereau, it aims to raise awareness about leprosy (now called Hansen’s disease) and teach people about this ancient disease that is easily curable today. While rare in the United States, many people around the world […]
Busting the myths around thyroid disease and treatment
World Thyroid Day falls on 25th May, a day dedicated to raising awareness about thyroid disease, which can have a serious impact on one’s quality of life if not managed correctly. The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck and is responsible for making hormones that are important for different systems in […]
World Meningitis Day – clearing the myths and misconceptions
World Meningitis Day falls on 24 April and this year’s theme is TakeAction #DefeatMeningitis. Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. Because of the severity of meningitis and the fact that the disease can take a loved one’s life in under 24 hours, the World Health Organization has approved a Global […]