Health Myth Debunker Prints

Entrance Exam for the Mildred School of Medicine

I think the man in the corner may have Ebola. He's drinking hot tea. Everyone knows that people who have sore throats drink hot tea. A sore throat is one of the first symptoms of the Ebola. Don

You can't just claim your scones may reduce risk of heart attack. Why not? Tons of food makers do it. You just have to find a scientific authority to back you up. And that's what you did. Darn right. Don't wake up if the oatmeal may cure blindness. Dr. Nutrition. Zzzz.

"Where on earth did you read that alcohol is good for you?"

HELLth Food Sprouts

Your heart is doing well with the pig valve we put in. Now, what was your question?

Well, there you go. I guess it isn't "Feed a cold, starve a fever."

'Well, that WAS an impressive string of obscenities, but I think I'll stick with the Hippocratic oath.'

I'd like a second opinion on your self-diagnosis - So a random guy from the waiting room is googling your symptoms.

"Well the good news is that everything was supposed to be bad for you is actually good, but the bad news is that everything that you thought was good for you is actually bad."

'You are talking about health? Ha! My cig does not have calories, fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates and sugar!'

"These grapes are a bit funny."

'It appears that 'reduced fat' means high fat, 'lo-fat' means plenty of fat, and 'fat-free' means some fat.'

"I don’t care what you read on social media, I cannot prescribe chocolate mini eggs to help with your weight loss!"

'You're a hypochondriac.' 'Yes, Doctor, but am I a healthy hypochondriac, or a sick hypochondriac?'

"Your internet researched analysis of your condition and treatment is impressive,and it would be 100% on target...if you were a goat!"

'Try not to get into any more mischief '

Hypochondriac at two computers. One reads 'Internet diagnosis', other says 'Second opinion'.

"Stop reading this stupid paper."

'Who said that horses aren't carnivores?'

"I've searched every book, also the Internet, so in desperation...I've come to you, doctor!"

Press reports suggest that caffeine could provide protection against a range of cancers.

Man holding container entitled 'Die supplement', with newspaper headline stating 'Vitamin & mineral health risks'.

"In health news, everything you thought was good for you is now bad for you."

Clancy Strip: Remedies for a Cold

'It hurts when I do this.'

'Oh yeah, really healthy! You do realize that cereal is just another soy based product?'

"I can guarantee you'll lose £50 as soon as you hand over your credit card."

'Are you SURE they're a good source of potassium?'

'I've got every disease in this book except hypochondria...'

Welcome to Mrs Mugs guide to dieting

'Don't believe everything you read on the net.'

Ask your doctor if hydroxychloroquine is right for you

"We try to source all of our produce locally..."

The Ad said: 'Ask your doctor!' I did and he said it was all crapola.