The urban legend of a woman whose extravagant hairstyle was infested by spiders, who subsequently ate her alive, teaches a lesson about vanity. These legends circulate through a variety of…
Myth or Truth?
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The myth: There is no need to take supplements as the human body produces collagen naturally The lowdown Collagen is a type of protein in your body that gives skin…
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Carbohydrates Make you Fat False: There is nothing intrinsically fattening about carbohydrates. It’s consuming too many calories that put the weight on. Yes, eating lots of sugary and refined-carbohydrate-rich foods,…
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The size of the brain does not establish intelligence. Truth. For instance, Albert Einstein’s brain weighed less than the average brain. It did, however, show comparatively dense connections between brain…
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Is Santa Claus real? Why do people keep asking that question! Even the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD), which was set up to track Soviet ICBM missiles, and now monitors…
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All too often, myths and misconceptions about Alzheimer’s disease stand in the way of understanding it and helping those affected. Here, we sit down with Dr Rajarathinam Ayyanar, a neurologist…
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Depression in children is unfortunately very common, and youngsters who suffer with depression are also likely to suffer with other mental health conditions, such as ADHD and behavioural problems. Dr…
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The World Health Organisation has listed ‘vaccine hesitancy’, the delay in acceptance or refusal of vaccines despite the availability of vaccination services, as one of the top 10 global threats…