Good Advice or Think Twice?

developed by Healthy Advice | reviewed by Johns Hopkins University

You’ve heard medical myths and health misconceptions. See how well you separate health fact from fiction by casting your vote on some common pieces of advice. 

Vote "Good Advice" if you think the facts are accurate and supported by good scientific evidence.

Vote “Think Twice” if you suspect a bit of advice is really a health myth or if the facts are still open to debate.

Healthy Personal Care

Cancer screening is only important if you have a family history of cancer.
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The best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu shot every year as flu season starts.
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Sleep late on weekends to catch up on lost sleep.
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Take long showers to keep your skin moisturized and prevent dry skin.
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Take vitamin C supplements to prevent colds or lessen symptoms.
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If you have psoriasis, don’t bathe every day—it can dry out your skin and make the itching worse.
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Wash your hands frequently to prevent the flu or avoid spreading flu germs.
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It’s okay to skip the sunscreen on cloudy days.
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Take zinc lozenges or supplements as a cold remedy to get over symptoms faster.
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It’s OK to skip the colonoscopy unless you have a family history of colorectal cancer.
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