Dr. Mehmet Oz’s account from Air Force One offers an oddly personal glimpse: a former president joking that orange soda might “kill cancer cells” because it can kill grass. It sounds absurd, but it highlights how deeply personal health myths can shape behavior—even at the highest levels.
Behind the humor is a more human moment: an aging man, praised for his energy and stamina, holding onto his own beliefs about what keeps him going. Science is clear—diet soda doesn’t fight cancer—but the story shows how strongly people rely on belief over evidence when it comes to their health.
