That headline is too sensationalized. There aren’t three ordinary types of breakfast that will automatically “damage your kidneys.” However, certain breakfast patterns can be problematic—especially when consumed frequently or if someone already has kidney disease. 3 breakfast patterns worth limiting Highly processed, salty breakfasts Processed meats such as sausages, bacon, and some deli meats can …
If you mean what this headline is referring to, “blocked arteries” usually means atherosclerosis—a buildup of plaque inside arteries that can restrict blood flow. Importantly, blocked arteries can cause no symptoms until the narrowing becomes significant, so symptoms alone cannot diagnose them. 10 warning signs that can be associated with reduced blood flow Chest pressure, …
This is another laundry-hack headline. It claims that one household ingredient can make clothes dramatically whiter—“as white and pure as milk.” The missing ingredient isn’t identified in the headline, so the exact trick can’t be determined from the wording alone. Viral versions of this claim commonly promote things such as baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice, …
This is a viral gardening-style headline. It claims that sprinkling one spoonful of a particular household ingredient onto dying will “bloom all year round” is unrealistic. Orchids naturally have flowering and resting cycles, and flowering depends on the species, light, temperature, watering orchid roots can revive the plant and make it bloom continuously. The key …
The headline “What Your Ears Can Reveal About Your Health” suggests that changes in your ears can sometimes provide clues about your overall health. Some of those clues are legitimate, while others commonly seen online are exaggerated. Things your ears can genuinely tell you about Hearing changes: Gradual hearing loss can be related to aging, …
If by “inner-ear crystals” you mean BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo), the good news is that it is usually treatable. The “crystals” are tiny calcium-carbonate particles called otoconia that have moved into one of the inner ear’s semicircular canals. Certain head movements then make the brain receive confusing balance signals, causing brief spinning sensations. Mayo …
This headline is warning that atorvastatin (Lipitor) can cause side effects and drug interactions that patients should know about. But “15 hidden side effects your doctor may not have time to mention” is sensationalized—the known adverse effects are documented in the prescribing information and patient leaflets. Possible side effects Commonly reported effects include: Headache Dizziness …
This headline is about using white distilled vinegar in laundry as an alternative to fabric softener and as a way to help remove detergent residue and odors. The right way to use it Use plain white distilled vinegar, not flavored or colored vinegar. For a typical washing machine, add roughly ½ cup (120 mL) to …
If you’re asking what this headline means, it’s about putting detergent and other laundry products into the correct compartments of a washing machine’s dispenser drawer. Using the wrong compartment can mean the product is released at the wrong stage of the wash. The usual detergent-drawer layout Most front-loading machines have three compartments: “I” or “1” …
That headline is potentially dangerous if taken literally. People with high blood pressure should not stop prescribed medication simply because a social-media post or article says to. It may be referring to certain medicines that can raise blood pressure or interfere with blood-pressure treatment, such as: NSAID painkillers such as ibuprofen or naproxen Decongestants containing …
