Are You a Medical Myth Buster?

Do you know the difference between facts and myths in medicine? Can you spot misinformation and other barriers to health? Take our quiz to find out! Hint: You can find the answers in the latest issue of Brigham magazine.

1. Health and wellness social media influencers are ultimately harmless.

True

False

2. Some food companies have paid dietitians to promote sugary products on social media, with many distorting the Health at Every Size movement using the hashtags #HealthAtEverySize and #AntiDiet.

True

False

3. No human disease has ever been eradicated from the earth.

True

False

4. 50% of U.S. adults have proficient health literacy skills. Health literacy is the ability to interpret and act on information to make health-related decisions, such as following a checklist or prescription instructions.

True

False