❌ MYTHHigh BP always causes symptoms
✅ FACT: Hypertension is often silent.
❌ MYTHNormal BP means medicines can be stopped
✅ FACT: Normal readings may mean treatment is working.
❌ MYTHYoung people cannot have hypertension
✅ FACT: Hypertension can occur at younger ages.
❌ MYTHOne high reading proves hypertension
✅ FACT: Repeated correct measurements are usually needed.
❌ MYTHDiabetes is caused only by sugar
✅ FACT: Genetics, insulin resistance, weight, activity and age all matter.
❌ MYTHPeople with diabetes cannot eat fruit
✅ FACT: Whole fruit can fit a balanced diabetes plan.
❌ MYTHFeeling well means diabetes is controlled
✅ FACT: Glucose can be high without symptoms.
❌ MYTHInsulin means end-stage diabetes
✅ FACT: Insulin is an effective treatment used for many reasons.
❌ MYTHAntibiotics cure colds and flu
✅ FACT: Antibiotics do not treat viruses.
❌ MYTHStronger antibiotics are always better
✅ FACT: The most appropriate antibiotic is best.
❌ MYTHStop antibiotics when you feel better
✅ FACT: Follow the prescribed plan unless your clinician changes it.
❌ MYTHLeftover antibiotics are safe to reuse
✅ FACT: Similar symptoms may have different causes.
❌ MYTHEvery fever needs antibiotics
✅ FACT: Many fevers are viral or non-bacterial.
❌ MYTHHigh fever always means bacterial infection
✅ FACT: Temperature alone cannot identify the cause.
❌ MYTHBathing during fever is harmful
✅ FACT: Comfortable hygiene is generally fine.
❌ MYTHHeart attacks always cause crushing pain
✅ FACT: Presentations can include pressure, breathlessness, sweating or nausea.
❌ MYTHNormal cholesterol means no heart risk
✅ FACT: Overall cardiovascular risk includes many factors.
❌ MYTHExercise cancels smoking risk
✅ FACT: Exercise does not cancel tobacco harm.
❌ MYTHOnly overweight people get heart disease
✅ FACT: People at any body size can have cardiovascular risk.
❌ MYTHNormal urine output means healthy kidneys
✅ FACT: Kidney disease can exist with normal urine volume.
❌ MYTHNormal creatinine guarantees healthy kidneys
✅ FACT: eGFR and urine albumin can add important information.
❌ MYTHHuge water intake cleans kidneys
✅ FACT: Excess water is not a kidney detox.
❌ MYTHFatty liver is harmless
✅ FACT: Some people develop inflammation and fibrosis.
❌ MYTHOnly alcohol causes liver disease
✅ FACT: Many metabolic, viral, drug and autoimmune causes exist.
❌ MYTHWeight gain always means hypothyroidism
✅ FACT: Weight gain has many causes.
❌ MYTHNormal TSH means thyroid medicine can stop
✅ FACT: Normal TSH may reflect effective treatment.
❌ MYTHVaccines are only for children
✅ FACT: Adults need vaccines too.
❌ MYTHA delayed vaccine series must restart
✅ FACT: Many schedules can simply continue.
❌ MYTHJaggery is free of sugar risk
✅ FACT: Jaggery still contributes sugar and calories.
❌ MYTHHoney is free food in diabetes
✅ FACT: Honey raises glucose and adds calories.
❌ MYTHSkipping meals is best for weight loss
✅ FACT: Sustainable calorie balance and habits matter more.
❌ MYTHAll carbohydrates must be avoided
✅ FACT: Different balanced patterns can work.
❌ MYTHAll fats are bad
✅ FACT: Type and amount of fat matter.
❌ MYTHJuice equals whole fruit
✅ FACT: Whole fruit generally provides more fibre.
❌ MYTHOnly gym workouts count
✅ FACT: Walking, cycling, sport and other activity count.
❌ MYTHWeekend exercise cancels sitting all week
✅ FACT: Regular movement across the week matters.
❌ MYTHBMI tells the whole health story
✅ FACT: BMI is only a screening measure.
❌ MYTHSnoring is always harmless
✅ FACT: Snoring with pauses/choking may indicate sleep apnoea.
❌ MYTHAdults can thrive on four hours sleep
✅ FACT: Most adults need substantially more sleep.
❌ MYTHMore tests always mean better care
✅ FACT: Unnecessary tests can create false positives and harm.
❌ MYTHNormal reports mean symptoms are imaginary
✅ FACT: Many real symptoms are not explained by routine tests.
❌ MYTHOne abnormal test proves disease
✅ FACT: Results require context and sometimes confirmation.
❌ MYTHInjections are always stronger
✅ FACT: Route depends on the medicine and situation.
❌ MYTHNatural products have no side effects
✅ FACT: Natural products can cause toxicity and interactions.
❌ MYTHOTC painkillers are harmless
✅ FACT: They can cause gastrointestinal, kidney and other harms.
❌ MYTHGreen mucus proves antibiotics are needed
✅ FACT: Mucus colour alone cannot distinguish bacterial infection.
❌ MYTHFever settling means infection is gone
✅ FACT: Symptoms can fluctuate during illness.
❌ MYTHCancer always hurts early
✅ FACT: Many cancers are painless early.
❌ MYTHAnnual full-body scans are best screening
✅ FACT: Evidence-based screening is targeted by age and risk.
❌ MYTHA relative’s medicine is safe for me
✅ FACT: Medicines should not be shared because risks and doses differ.