Friends of Pramita, have you ever heard that betel leaves can stop bleeding nosebleeds? Myth / fact?It turns out that this has not been verified. dr Rosydiah Rahmawati SpTHT-KL, a doctor who specializes in ear, nose, throat - head and neck surgery revealed that betel leaf can actually speed up bleeding stopping. For example, wounds treated with betel leaf can dry faster. However, for the nosebleed the truth has not been proven. To stop nosebleeds, says Rosydiah, just sit up straight and bleed no...

Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinus walls, which are small, air-filled cavities located behind the cheekbones and forehead. We often think of the sinuses,like the common cold and cough, can be contagious. Moreover, the sinuses are also characterized by coughs, nasal congestion, and colds. Myth / Fact?Myth! To date, no studies have proven that sinus infections are contagious. On the other hand, if the result of a viral infection is a cold, then the pathogen can be transmitted from person to pe...

Many people believe the rumors about mosquitoes may transmit HIV or AIDS, it is said that when a mosquito bites someone with HIV or AIDS, there are some viruses that are carried bymosquito. Well, this virus is said to be spread if the mosquito bites other people, just like malaria and dengue fever. Myth / Fact?Short answer long, transmission of HIV or AIDS through mosquito bites is just a myth.In fact, until now there are no medical research that proven that mosquito bites can transmit...

Many times we hear information that suggests several activities women should avoid while menstruating, one of which is prohibition to drink cold water, it is said that cold drinks andfood can make blood clot in the uterus and gradually turn into cysts. Myth/Fact?It is a Myth! In fact, women's menstrual cycle isinfluenced by the balance of estrogen and progesteronehormones . The balance of these two hormones is greatly influenced by physical and psychological health. Cold drinks do not affect hor...

Often we hear that consuming excess sugar can accelerate and aggravate the growth of cancer cells. Myth / Fact?It's a myth, in fact, there is no research that proves that consuming excessive sugar can accelerate the growth of cancer cells. In several studies that have been conducted, it has been found that cancer cells will not decrease or disappear if the sufferer stops consuming sugar.Cancer Council Australia CEO, Professor Sanchia Aranda revealed that stopping sugar to prevent cancer also mea...

Many of us often advise pregnant women not to pet or approach cats during pregnancy. Because it can give disease, harm the health of the baby in the womb and even miscarry. Myth / Fact?Responding to this assumption, Gynecologist and Obstetrics Specialist of Bung Karno Hospital Solo, dr. Andy Wijayanto, M.Kes, called this a myth, in fact there is no problem if a pregnant woman is around cats or even raising cats. On the contrary, having a pet like a cat can be helpful for relieving stress and psy...