Science news articles about 'medical myths'

... a systematic review of either the evidence to refute these medical myths or of doctors' beliefs. Nonetheless, we applied ... book Don't Swallow Your Gum: Myths, Half-truths, and Outright Lies About Your ...

In a new study, researchers applied rigorous search methodology to explore the science behind six medical myths commonly associated with the holidays yet relevant year-round.

... the holidays? Are poinsettias toxic? Hangovers cures, do they work? These are some of the common myths that are fictitious, according to an article in the Christmas issue published on bmj.com today. ...

... 't it be nice to cross something off the list? Turns out you can. Researchers have been busy debunking some common medical myths that have been repeated so many times, people assume them to be true.

One problem with medical myths is that they can sometimes lead well-meaning people to do ill-advised things.

What if someone told you turkey doesn't make you tired, or that you nails really don't keep growing after you die?

The finding upends a medical myth and suggests new therapies for heart attack patients may be possible.