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Myth Busting

  • Pasteurization: What It Does And Doesn’t Do
    Dive into the heated debate: Is pasteurization a nutrient destroyer or a safety savior for milk? Science says the latter.

  • Aspirin, CVD Risk, & Potential Counter-Risks
    Delve into the aspirin debate: Balancing cardiovascular benefits against bleeding risks and addressing myths about liver and kidney harm.

  • The Many Faces Of Cosmetic Surgery
    Dig into the truth about cosmetic surgery: opinion divides, regret rates contrasted with satisfaction, looking beyond vanity, and why some may never find happiness post-op.

  • Saunas: Health Benefits (& Caveats)
    Sweating it out in the sauna? Over half deem it healthful, while science confirms benefits outweigh risks for most, cautioning against alcohol and certain heart conditions.

  • Never Too Old?
    Should you slow down with age? 42% say push limits, 29% favor moderation due to health, while science encourages all ages to embrace exercise for longevity.

  • Early Bird Or Night Owl? Genes vs Environment
    Is willpower enough to adjust your sleep cycle? Our readers weigh in, and we tackle the truth about sleep, genes, and disorders.

  • The Not-So-Sweet Science Of Sugar Addiction
    Dive into the compelling debate on sugar’s addictive qualities in our latest research-based insights, where fact meets myth.

  • The “Five Tibetan Rites” & Why To Do Them!
    Readers weigh in on the Five Tibetan Rites: youth restoration myth or yoga in disguise? Here’s what the science says about this controversial practice.

  • The Brain As A Work-In-Progress
    Human brain development: misunderstood, misrepresented, but marvelously ongoing at every age!

  • Addiction Myths That Are Hard To Quit
    Addiction myths debunked: Treatabiltiy revealed, cold turkey evaluated, and strategies like gradual reduction and substitution scrutinized with science-backed insights.

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