Tag: Myths
Stop the misconceptions about antidepressants! The 5 myths to stop believing according to an expert
News Published on 09/09/2024 at 3:49 p.m. updated on 09/09/2024 at 3:49 p.m. Reading 3 min. Taking antidepressants is an option that raises many questions. However, in certain indications, they…
Myths about cancer – “The idea that it is a death sentence persists”
Cancer, one of the most feared and serious diseases in today’s society, is unfortunately also a subject surrounded by stigma. Although the disease affects millions of people worldwide, there is…
Strangulated hair, Kiss syndrome, dry drowning… The myths and truths of pediatrics – L’Express
No, the strangler hair is not an urban legend. Even with its crazy name, barely more evocative than that recognized by pediatricians as “tourniquet syndrome”. This famous strangling hair, which…
True or false: The myths about alcohol
share-arrowShare unsaveSave expand-left full screen The so-called “addictive personality” is not something that has been proven in research, says alcohol researcher Sara Wallhed-Finn. Archive image. Photo: Christine Olsson/TT Three million…
The doctor dispels the myths about winter sickness – that’s the best way to protect yourself
Winter is here, and like a letter in the post, comes the year’s great infectious season, when thousands are affected by the recurring winter sickness. The disease is caused by…
Tomb of Jesus, nocturnal journey of Mohammed… The true story of the myths of Jerusalem – L’Express
A mountainous city with a harsh climate and away from major trade routes, Jerusalem has never had great strategic importance. Its main natural resource? Its myths. “In Jerusalem, don’t ask…
The benefits of the siesta, between myths and reality
It can be a temporary abandonment, a padded parenthesis, or a discreet snooze in the middle of the day. Whether wanted or necessary, the siesta is increasingly seen as a…
All the time, the most brutal means are used to decide the next places in the World Cup – we broke five myths about penalty kicks
“A game of luck – games should be solved by playing, not by flipping a coin!” These similar throws can certainly be heard during the ongoing competitions, when the group…
Anti-squat law: procedures, deadlines, figures… Myths and realities about illegal occupants
After a week of heated debates, the National Assembly finally adopted this Friday, December 2, a bill “aiming to protect housing against illegal occupation”, nicknamed “anti-squat law”. Despite strong opposition…
We’ve been wrong for years! 5 myths about sex we need to stop believing
Inaccurate information about sex in society can cause sexual problems to grow and a lack of self-confidence. Unfortunately, the act of ‘making love’, which is one of the basic needs…