Medical myth busting
Every claim traced back to the study it came from.
Each fact-check follows the same structure: the claim as it is usually stated → where it originated → what the evidence base actually contains → my read as a chemist → a verdict. Filter by area.
Verdicts:
Myth
Mixed / outdated
Fact
Myth busterGenerics & supply
Are Generic Medicines Weaker Than Brand-Name Drugs? What the Evidence Actually Shows
Many people hesitate when the pharmacy hands them a generic medicine instead of the familiar brandname box. The price is much lower, the tablet looks different, and…
Mechanistic
Myth busterGenerics & supply
Which Type of Diabetes Affects the Most People?
What Is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood glucose sugar levels. Over time, high blood sugar can damage…
Randomised trials
Myth buster
Antibiotics
"Always finish the course": the advice changed, and nobody announced it
Where the rule came from, why stewardship bodies have quietly softened it, and what actually drives resistance.
Randomised trials