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FACT CHECK: Are myths causing women to consume less protein than they actually need?
07 Feb 2026 16:02 GMT
… because of myths that it causes bulkiness or harms health.
FACT … indicating how widely this myth still resonates, and how … depending on activity and health goals.
Importantly, studies … should be taken only under medical or nutritionist supervision.
Importantly …
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Myth vs. Reality: Can mobile phones change behavior?
07 Feb 2026 14:50 GMT
Despite mobile penetration in Nepal exceeding 100% of the total population, its usage is primarily limited to communication and entertainment through various social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. According to the latest …
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Five common myths about obesity: segregating facts from myths
07 Feb 2026 14:48 GMT
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Diabetes is a serious health condition that affects people … belly fat, improves overall health, and supports long-term … maintenance. When combined with healthy eating, exercise becomes far … obesity myths empowers us to make informed decisions about health and …
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From exotic oddity to wellness staple: The avocado’s health revolution
07 Feb 2026 14:29 GMT
… heart health to potentially improving sleep, while simultaneously dismantling outdated myths … profile translates into tangible health advantages. The healthy fats are crucial … but also restorative health.
Dispelling the fat myth and practicing portion …
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I thought sleeping in at the weekend was a good thing for my health, but new research into longevity has blown that theory out of the water — a doctor tells me why
07 Feb 2026 14:26 GMT
… at the weekend ruining your healthy sleep?
The researchers advise … aid at best and a myth at worst.
(Image credit: … might be misrepresenting your sleep health.
"Sleeping in can … memory and alertness, psychological, and health benefits."
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5 myths about medical aid schemes to leave behind in 2025
07 Feb 2026 06:21 GMT
… misinformation about medical aid schemes
There are various myths about medical aid schemes … is important to debunk the myths around medical aid that often cloud … 2026
Myth 5: Medical schemes prioritise the young and healthy
South African medical schemes …
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Running after snakebite can kill – Clinician demands overhaul of public health information space
07 Feb 2026 12:50 GMT
A health professional has described widespread medical misinformation … medical expert has called for a strict overhaul of the public health … clinical protocols rather than myths circulating in public … overhaul of public health education campaigns.”
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People of Purpose: Who Is Dr Imran Patel, the ‘SRK of Medicine’ Transforming Pediatric Care with Empathy
07 Feb 2026 11:44 GMT
… tackling deep-rooted Indian myths that endanger child health: applying kajal to … , balanced maternal diets, and immediate medical intervention over superstitious rituals that … weight of influence: “Science over myth.” True to this ethic, his …
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JONES: Building the new food pyramid: The myth of meat and milk
07 Feb 2026 11:06 GMT
Dear Doug,
As a vegetarian, I’m troubled by the new dietary guidelines and inverted food pyramid. Putting meat and dairy at the very top of our shopping list sounds completely opposite to what you’ve been telling us. Any thoughts?
Michelle, Kapaa
Aloha, …
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Jamie Oliver Has Long Made Healthy Eating Quick, Easy, and Comforting - 9 Recipes From His New Book
07 Feb 2026 10:24 GMT
… and has been debunking healthy eating myths ever since.
While those … .
And in today’s health landscape, which is increasingly … inspiration. From The Food Medic recipes to Em the Nutritionist … cookbook now:
Eat Yourself Healthy by Jamie Oliver
Including the …