Conditions & Treatment

Jan 30, 2025

6 Key Facts About Heart Disease Everyone Should Know

Heart disease myths range from who is most vulnerable, what you can and can’t do in terms of exercise and eating and what a heart attack looks and feels like.

By William Bennett, MD, PhD

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 9, 2020

Common Birth Control Myths Busted

When it comes to birth control, misconceptions abound. We’re setting the record straight about everything from gaining weight on the pill to using birth control while breastfeeding.

By Jennifer P Baur, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Feb 4, 2020

5 Facts About What BMI Really Means

How much stock should you put into your body mass index number? We take a look at the misconceptions surrounding BMI.

By James B. Wooldridge, MD

Food & Fitness

Nov 4, 2019

Top 5 Fitness Myths

An Ochsner fitness trainer shares his favorite fitness myths from his clients.

By Jason Seifried

Health Trends

Jan 19, 2018

MythBusters: Medical Show Edition

Medical shows are incredibly popular and have been for quite some time, and we've decided to investigate to debunk a few of the myths from our favorite medical shows.

By Katherine Baumgarten, MD

Food & Fitness

Dec 28, 2015

Play It Safe This Holiday Season! Alcohol Myths and Facts

Let’s look at some common myths and facts about alcohol to keep the safety of yourself and others at the forefront this holiday season.

By Sarah O. Dulaney, MSW, LCSW

Prevention & Wellness

Dec 1, 2014

Your Immune System: Separating Myth from Fact

Given your immune system's role as protector against illness, you want to do all you can to give it a boost.

By Jake Rodi, MD

Food & Fitness

Aug 12, 2014

Top Myths and Misconceptions about Wine

To help clear up some of the common health mysteries that surround wine, Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD, gets to the bottom of what's really swirling in your wine glass.

Health Trends

Jan 29, 2014

Myth Busters: Winter Edition

As the temperatures being dropping, you know that winter is approaching. Here are six myths and facts to keep in mind to stay warm and safe.