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https://aicircle.news/archive/2026-10-01?category=health&lang=en
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Myth: viral Korean skincare and 'glass skin' TikTok tips are reliable advice. A study found almost 95% contained at least one misleading claim, with basic safety info largely absent.
Take: Check ingredients and sun protection before copying trends; for real skin issues, see a dermatologist instead of experimenting on your face.
Myth: only older adults get fooled by health misinformation. A UK report found 1 in 5 adults aged 18–34 regretted a health decision based on false or misleading information.
Take: Verify the source before sharing; stick to official or professional health info. If unsure, ask a clinician before acting.
Myth: measles is rare and not worth worrying about. Recent US outbreaks in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York have led to exposures on trains and at sports events.
Take: Check your measles vaccination status before traveling; cover coughs in crowds, and if fever and rash appear, see a doctor and mention your travel history.
Myth: taking creatine builds muscle without working out. A 12-week study found it helped middle-aged adults gain muscle and strength even without structured exercise, but results were greater with training and a calorie-reduced diet.
Take: Don't treat supplements as a shortcut—strength training still matters most. Talk to a doctor or dietitian before using creatine, and mind dose and hydration.
Myth: agitated dementia patients should just be sedated. Potent sedating medications are widely used in long-term care despite federal efforts to discourage them, forcing families into wrenching decisions.
Take: Try non-drug approaches first—routine, calm communication, environment changes. Ask doctors about alternatives and risks before assuming medication is necessary.
Myth: tracking your period with an app is all benefit. Experts warned in The BMJ that digital menstrual tracking risks doing more harm than good and needs greater scrutiny.
Take: Check how the app collects and uses your health data; don't treat predictions as diagnosis—see a clinician for irregular periods.
Myth: robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement lowers repeat-surgery risk. Two major studies found it did not reduce the overall early risk of repeat surgery compared with conventional surgery.
Take: Don't choose surgery just because it's 'robotic'; discuss your case, surgeon experience and conventional options with your orthopedist first.
Myth: cannabis use is just relaxation with no downside. A review of over 265,000 people linked cannabis use to higher rates of committing violence and being a victim, though it doesn't prove cannabis is the cause.
Take: Don't treat cannabis as harmless, especially if emotions or conflict run high; if use is affecting your life, seek professional help early.
Myth: chewing tobacco is a safe alternative to smoking. A study estimated it contributed to about 251,000 deaths globally in 2023, with over 90% of health loss in 10 countries.
Take: No form of tobacco is safe—don't swap smoking for chewing. To quit either, ask a doctor or a quitline for support.
Myth: biological aging only matters in middle age. Finnish researchers found it may accelerate as early as young adulthood, with lifestyle, environmental exposures and living environment contributing.
Take: Don't wait until you're older—regular exercise, good sleep and less pollution exposure in your 20s can pay off for decades.