Confessions of a Male Gynecologist20 Apr 2023

39: Top Health Myths: Don't Let Grandma Listen

"Starve a fever; feed a cold!"

Whether it's from grandma, a friend, or the internet, a lot of health-related advice is passed down through generations or amplified through social media. There's a reason they persist - they seem logical and sound like good advice, so it's easy to assume they're true.

Some are harmless but ineffective, while others might stop you from living your best, healthy life. Today will be a fun episode where I'm breaking down the most common medical myths and sharing the sometimes surprising facts.

Enjoy the episode!

Myths busted in this episode:

Egg yolks are bad for you

Coffee can stunt childhood development

If you eat a lot of carrots, you'll have better night vision

Cracking your knuckles leads to arthritis

Addiction is a choice

Bottled water is better than tap water

Energy drinks have brain-boosting ingredients

Eating right before bedtime makes you overweight

Crunches give you six-pack abs

Tryptophan in turkey makes you sleepy

Chocolate causes acne

Chocolate is an aphrodisiac

The flu shot gives you the flu

Starve a fever, feed a cold

Cold, wet weather will cause you to catch a cold

You should apply deodorant first thing in the morning

Your fingernails keep growing after you die

The bigger you are, the less healthy you are

Yogurt, fat-free snacks, and veggie chips are healthy foods

Gluten is bad for you

Weight training makes you bulky and manly

You have to complete a certain number of steps/reps for exercise to be worth it

Sitting is the new smoking

Women don't get heart attacks until they're older

Estrogen causes breast cancer

If you're breastfeeding, you can't get pregnant

Cranberry juice cures UTIs

Mammograms cause breast cancer

You must get a pap smear every year

Cervical cancer is genetic

Mentioned in this episode

Confessions of a Male Gynecologist | Episode 37: The Bull$hit Fear of Estrogen: I'm Ranting Again https://tassonemd.com/podcast-37/

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Resources

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Disclaimer
This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.

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