Medical Misconceptions

Who hasn’t heard that swallowed gum stays in the stomach for 7 years or cracking your knuckles can lead to arthritis? We’re here to set the record straight.

Each month, we set the facts straight regarding a popular health and wellness myth.

Medical Misconception: Advance Practice Providers

Each month, we set the facts straight regarding a popular health and wellness myth. This month’s myth: Patients must visit ...

Medical Misconception: Sunburn Treatment

With summer in full swing, many of us are spending more time outside. If you've ever forgotten to apply—or re-apply—sunblock, ...

Medical Misconceptions: Tick Removal

Each month, we set the facts straight regarding a popular health and wellness myth. This month’s myth: The best way ...

Medical Misconception: Common Sleep Myths

Each month, we set the facts straight on a health and wellness myth. This month’s myth: Physical activity is only ...

Medical Misconception: Length of Physical Activity

Each month, we set the facts straight on a health and wellness myth. This month’s myth: Physical activity is only ...

Medical Misconception: The Five-Second Rule

Each month, we set the facts straight on a health and wellness myth. This month’s myth: Eating food that has ...

Medical Misconceptions: Hand Sanitizer

Each month, we set the facts straight on a health and wellness myth. This month's myth: Hand sanitizer can replace ...

Top 5 Medical Misconceptions of 2018

It's the end of another successful year of busting common medical myths! Check out the five most popular Medical Misconception ...

Medical Misconception: Over-the Counter Medications and Supplements

Each month, we set the facts straight on a health and wellness myth. This month’s myth: All over-the-counter medications and ...

Medical Misconception: Food Preparation

Each month we set the facts straight regarding a popular health and wellness myth. This month’s myth: Thawing food on ...