True or False

When you walk into a sparkling public pool on a hot summer day, it’s hard not to feel a little carefree. The water looks inviting, people laugh and splash, and for a moment, it seems like the perfect escape. But then, there’s that nagging thought that creeps into your mind: can you actually catch warts … Read more

There’s an old wives’ tale floating around that sitting on cold surfaces can lead to hemorrhoids. You’ve probably heard someone warn, “Don’t park your behind on that chilly bench, or you’ll end up with painful hemorrhoids!” But as funny or dramatic as that sounds, it begs the question: is there any truth to it? Can … Read more

The idea that spiders could lay eggs under human skin feels like a plot pulled straight from a horror movie—creepy, unsettling, and frankly, bizarre. But is there any truth to it? Can spiders actually turn your skin into an incubator for their offspring? Let’s unpack this eerie notion by diving into what spiders really do, … Read more

You ever hear the old myth that if you swallow gum, it’ll stick to your intestines forever? Like some kind of digestive horror story where your insides are glued shut? It’s one of those tales everyone’s passed around since childhood, usually paired with a knowing look and a warning not to “swallow your gum.” But … Read more

You’ve probably heard the old saying—or maybe even experienced it firsthand—that eating a ton of carrots can turn your skin orange. It might sound like an urban legend, a funny exaggeration parents tell kids to get them to eat their veggies, but there’s actually a sliver of truth behind it. The real question is: how … Read more

You probably know caffeine as that trusty ally cradled in your morning cup of coffee or sneaky afternoon soda. It jolts you awake, sharpens your focus, and keeps that sluggish feeling at bay. But have you ever stopped to wonder: can caffeine sneak into your bloodstream without a sip? Could it absorb through your skin, … Read more

It’s hard not to be curious about what really causes hair loss. Among the many theories floating around, one of the most persistent—and maybe the one you’ve heard whispered down the hall—is that wearing a hat can make you go bald. You might picture a tight cap strangling your follicles or trapping sweat and dirt, … Read more

You’ve probably heard the rumors: microwaves zap your food’s nutrients into oblivion, leaving you with sustenance that’s little more than empty calories and sad chemistry. But is this truly the case? Does that quick beep from your microwave oven mean you’re throwing away precious vitamins and minerals? Or is this an unfair reputation clung to … Read more

Ever catch yourself rushing outdoors with wet hair after a late-night shower and immediately wonder if you’re setting yourself up to catch the flu? The old advice from parents and grandparents about “don’t go outside with wet hair or you’ll get sick” is so ingrained in our culture that it feels almost like a law … Read more

Sugar and hyperactivity have been linked in childhood myths circulating for decades, but when it comes to adults, the story is murkier, more nuanced. Is sugar truly a magnet for hyperactivity in grown-ups, or is it just another nutrition myth that refuses to die? As someone who’s watched both kids and adults (myself included) wrestle … Read more