Healthrelated myths are often repeated as fact even though any diligent Google search will reveal the truth behind these fallacies Here are 26 of the most common medical myths debunked Myth
Sometimes even doctors are duped say Rachel C Vreeman and Aaron E Carroll Physicians understand that practicing good medicine requires the constant acquisition of new knowledge though they often assume their existing medical beliefs do not need reexamination These medical myths are a light hearted reminder that we can be wrong and need to question what other falsehoods we unwittingly
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5 Sugar Makes Kids Hyperactive The belief that sugar makes kids hyperactive is a longstanding myth with roots dating back to the 1970s The idea gained popularity largely due to anecdotal observations by parents and a study published by Dr Benjamin Feingold who suggested that artificial food additives and sugar could lead to hyperactivity in children
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But with recent research weve been able to prove or disprove many of the most common health misconceptions Explore 18 wellknown medical myths that have been debunked as either true false or partially true When you hear a medical myth be sure to use common sense be skeptical and always back up your information with reliable sources
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Dr Carroll and Dr Vreeman both from the Indiana University School of Medicine have written a lot about medical myths and misunderstandings In December 2007 the pair published an article in the British Medical Journal about seven medical myths even doctors believe
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These medical myths are a light hearted reminder that we can be wrong and need to question what other falsehoods we unwittingly propagate as we practice medicine We generated a list of common medical or medicine related beliefs espoused by physicians and the general public based on statements we had heard endorsed on multiple occasions and
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