There are medical myths that for one reason or another have been trusted for years. Here you can find some of the most popular myths and the truth explained from a scientific perspective in “Now I understand”.
A host of alternative folk therapies are said to have positive effect on hair growth. Rubbing the scalp with brandy or ginger is one of them. Actually, there is no scientific evidence to prove this. Rubbing your scalp intensely may lead to scars and permanent baldness.
Stye, some say, is caused by looking at naughty things. This is an entirely unfounded theory, of course. Stye, also known as hordeolum, is usually a sign of poor hygiene of the eyes.
