Just some 100 years ago, many mental disorders were “ treated” by simply dissecting a part of the brain. And just 50 years ago, women did not receive timely help with a heart attack, because specific “ female” symptoms simply were not taken into account. But in our days many outdated principles have been refuted by scientists.
Science has denied: 6 health myths we believe in
Vaccinations can cause autism
Many parents refuse to vaccinate their children against dangerous diseases, citing the allegedly proven link between vaccines and an increased risk of autism. Meanwhile, there have already been several truly large meta-studies that have confirmed: this is a myth. This year, the results of a meta-study were published, the authors of which studied the results of experiments evaluating the health status of more than half a million people over several decades - and they say with confidence that vaccination does not affect the risk of developing autism.
If you didn’t have an allergy in childhood, you would never have
Unfortunately, this is not so. Almost at any age and at any stage of life, intolerance to one or another product may develop, including in a rather severe form. Therefore, if you suddenly noticed a reaction to some familiar product, consult a doctor and pass tests - and if they are positive, then avoid the allergen.
Asthma does not develop in adults
Another sad truth: like allergies, asthma can develop suddenly in a person who has never suffered from it before. Therefore, it is important to know the early signs of this disease and consult a doctor in time if you suddenly notice these symptoms in yourself or your loved ones.
Coffee removes fluid from the body
Even though caffeine has a diuretic effect, coffee and other drinks containing it are recommended to be taken into account in calculating the daily amount of fluid consumed. Doctors are increasingly inclined to believe that coffee can be the same source of moisture for the body as ordinary water.
Eating Eggs Raises Cholesterol
For many years, eggs, especially fried ones, were under the strictest ban for all who seriously worried about heart health: it was believed that these products increase the level of "bad" cholesterol in the body and contribute to reducing the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels. But recent studies have confirmed that there is no direct relationship between egg consumption and the accumulation of dangerous cholesterol. Moreover, eggs are good for the heart, as the yolks contain vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as calcium, iron, and choline.
Snoring is normal
In fact, snoring is safe and normal only in one case - if you have a runny nose. Throughout the rest of the time, snoring is a signal that something is wrong with your health. Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease - this is only a small part of the diseases associated with obstructive apnea or, in a simple way, snoring.