High cholesterol: the important truth about “5 symptoms” The headline “Cholesterol: 5 symptoms that warn you it’s too high” is misleading. High cholesterol usually causes no symptoms at all. The reliable way to know your cholesterol is high is a blood test (lipid profile). C CDC +1 There are, however, a few physical findings that …
Does a Vitamin Really Raise Stroke Risk? The headline is likely referring to vitamin E supplements. There is a real scientific concern here, but the viral wording “raises stroke risk overnight” is misleading. Research has found that high-dose vitamin E supplementation may increase the risk of hemorrhagic (bleeding) stroke. One large meta-analysis of randomized trials …
Fibromyalgia and “unexpressed emotions”: what’s actually known The phrase “fibromyalgia: the disease of unexpressed emotions” is not a medical diagnosis or an established scientific explanation for fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a real, chronic condition characterized mainly by widespread pain, increased sensitivity to pain, fatigue, sleep problems, and sometimes cognitive difficulties (“fibro fog”). Researchers don’t yet know …
The “hidden” cause may be your inner ear One legitimate cause of dizziness that can originate inside the ear is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). It happens when tiny calcium-carbonate particles—often called “ear crystals”—move from their normal location into one of the inner ear’s semicircular canals. M Mayo Clinic +1 What BPPV feels like Typical …
That headline is partly based on a real problem, but the “6 questions get the worst care” framing is clickbait. The underlying issue is that some older women do experience ageism and gender bias in healthcare. Research and patient reports describe symptoms being dismissed as “just aging,” older patients being spoken over, or clinicians directing …
That headline is misleading and potentially unsafe. There is no good evidence that putting a whole clove of garlic in your ear produces the dramatic health benefits implied by “BE AMAZED AT WHAT HAPPENS.” What garlic can—and can’t—do Garlic contains compounds such as allicin with antimicrobial activity in laboratory studies. However, that does not establish …
The headline “Clove Water at Night Triggers Irreversible Changes in Your Body — Especially After 60” is dramatically overstated. I found the video using that exact title. It claims that drinking clove water at night produces major beneficial changes, including antioxidant effects and improved defenses during sleep. G Glasp +1 What the evidence actually says …
Clove Water at Night: Does It Cause “Irreversible Changes”? No credible evidence shows that drinking clove water at night causes irreversible changes in the body, especially simply because someone is over 60. That wording is typical of a sensational health headline. Cloves contain eugenol, a biologically active compound, and cloves are perfectly reasonable as a culinary spice. …
The headline “Constipation: Here are 3 natural remedies that facilitate the evacuation of stools according to a dietician” is broadly consistent with standard constipation advice, but “natural remedy” doesn’t mean instant or guaranteed relief. Three evidence-supported approaches are: Increase dietary fiber gradually. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds can increase stool bulk and …
Mini-Strokes Often Go Unnoticed: 9 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is often called a “mini-stroke,” but a better term is warning stroke. Its symptoms can be temporary and may disappear within minutes, but a TIA can signal a risk of a more serious stroke. W www.stroke.org +1 Watch for sudden: …
