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Side effects from these common drugs could lead to unnecessary additional prescriptions: study
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 2, 2026 Source:Side effects from these common drugs could lead to unnecessary additional prescriptions: study Reference:Exploring high priority potentially inappropriate prescribing cascades in older adults: population level retrospective cohort study
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The connection between the fallopian tube and ovarian cancer risk
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 28, 2026 Source:Many ovarian cancers may actually start somewhere else—and removing this body part can dramatically lower risk Reference: Why the fallopian tubes are the target What “opportunistic salpingectomy” means What the evidence shows Is it safe? Who this is recommended for A special note on high-risk women (BRCA gene…
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This upcoming season’s COVID vaccine recommendations
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 14, 2026 Source:The Newest COVID Shot Is Here — Doctors Suggest The Best Time To Get It For The Most Protection
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Regular consumption of hot beverages (> 149F/65C is associated with an increased risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 11, 2026 Source:Hot Beverages May Triple Your Risk of Developing a Certain Type of Cancer Reference:Hot Drinks and Oesophageal Cancer: Prospective Analyses in Around 1 Million UK Adults The consumption of beverages at or above ~65°C (149°F) is linked to esophageal cancer, specifically esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), and this…
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Mass testosterone screening of healthy male military personnel is not based on clinical evidence or guidelines and is unlikely to change battle readiness or health outcomes.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September , 2026 Source:Pentagon issues clinical guidelines on troop testosterone screening to start immediately Reference:The CTV piece is a Reuters write-up of Defense Health Agency clinical guidance issued 2 September 2026. That guidance implements Secretary Hegseth’s 15 July 2026 memo requiring mandatory testosterone-deficiency screening for all active-duty and reserve members aged…
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Newer GLP-1 medications may reduce alcohol-related hospitalization risk
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 23, 2026 Source:Newer GLP-1 medications may reduce alcohol-related hospitalization risk Reference:Association between GLP-1 receptor agonists and alcohol-related hospitalisations among adults with alcohol use disorder: multi-target trial emulation study.
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Millions take omega-3 fish oil for brain health but a new study found no benefit at least in the short term.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 30, 2026 Source:Millions take omega-3 fish oil for brain health but a new study found no benefit Reference: CNS target engagement of high-dose DHA supplementation in older adults at risk for dementia: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
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Do higher Sun Protection Factor (SPF) sunscreens provide for better protection? Is there a difference between SPF 30 and 50 for example?
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 17, 2026 Source:Think higher SPF means better? Experts say not always Note: I do not approve of this article because it is designed to advertise sunscreen products. But that was what I was sent today for the commentary. Reference: SPF Factors and Protection Above SPF 30 UVA vs. UVB Penetration…
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Millions take calcium and vitamin D for stronger bones. A major review finds little benefit
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 16, 2026 Source:Millions take calcium and vitamin D for stronger bones. A major review finds little benefit Reference:Calcium, vitamin D, or combined supplementation to prevent fractures and falls: systematic review and meta-analysis.