Health Myth Debunkers Gifts

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

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

'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!'

"Wellness clinics, stress-management checkups, hypertension screenings, lab tests, crisis after crisis. Fibre foods, fish-oil capsules, unsaturated spreads, plaque. Say what they may, McCormack, we did it our way."

'It's just a recliner with built-in heart rate monitor. But look at how many big inflatable balls are sold as exercise equipment.'

'Ever since I had a disease named after me, people seem to keep their distance.'

"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.'

'Well you were warned about the dangers of sedentary lifestyle.'

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

'We'll soon know whether or not the Easter rabbit is real.'

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

"Fortunately treatment will be relatively inexpensive since you have the generic form of the disease!"

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

A woman stops at a building directory sign for Centers for Diseases.

"If exercise is so good for you, how come athletes retire at 35?"

Covid Juggling

Rise of the Drones

'Try not to get into any more mischief '

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

'The Easter bunny doesn't come down the chimney. He hides his eggs in the backyard.'

Another myth de-bunked.

"Stop reading this stupid paper."

'Great, more trans-fats and cholesterol!'

'The Surgeon-General today advised everybody to turn the TV off and go take a walk.'

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

Most common side effects...

'You can't get swine flu from your piggy bank!'

"Mayonnaise....maaaayonnaise...."

"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.

'Dr.Davis was beginning to wish that he'd taken a little more care in wording his advert.'