What You’ll Discover in Medical Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths
Your head is where most of your body heat goes. This myth is based upon the false belief that body heat rises. Heat is lost across the entire surface. File Size: 5.07GB
Medical Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths
True or false, eight glasses of water daily is required to keep you hydrated. Vitamin C helps you avoid getting a cold. You can easily ruin your diet by snacking too often. Natural foods are always better. This advice is common. What do these four pieces of medical wisdom have in common with each other? They are all myths, half truths. and misconceptions—pieces of information so familiar we take them for granted without truly considering the scientific truth behind them.
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Today’s information age makes it difficult to find accurate medical advice. and You can find medical information online, and even some myths about medicine. However, many of these myths are false. and using it to make decisions about your own health—whether it’s how to treat the symptoms of the common cold or how to care for a child or aging relative—can be harmful. Even deadly.
You are ultimately responsible for your health. It is important to be able to recognize the truth of medical information and to dispel the growing amount of misinformation. and Discover the truth about your everyday health and well-being.
“You can’t assume that what you’ve always heard must be true simply because many other people believe it and spread it around,” Steven Novella of Yale School of Medicine is a doctor who has made his career teaching students and patients. and Professionals who are committed to maintaining the highest standards of medical science and practice. “You should challenge all of your beliefs and, wherever possible, try to rely upon a consensus of authority or primary sources in order to check out everything that you think you know to be true.”
This is the exact approach you will use with Medical Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths: What We Think We Understand May be Hurting Us. The 24 lectures by Dr. Novella are an inspiring learning experience. They will provide you with evidence-based guidelines for healthy living and will help you to understand common medical myths. and This will improve your ability to assess the scientific truth of medical information. and advice—whether you’re having an important conversation with your doctor or taking a trip down the medicine aisle of your local pharmacy.
Dispel Medical Myths with authoritative information
Popular and Accessible sources like blogs, websites, advocacy groups, and marketing materials are easily found and Celebrity endorsements can be a quick way to get medical information. However, they are not the most reliable sources. That’s why Dr. Novella’s course is an essential aid for any home—because the information in every single lecture is rooted in authoritative and Reliable sources of facts and knowledge:
Physicians and Other health-care professionals
Medical Research and Professional organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Medical schools at universities
Food regulators like the Food and Drug Administration
You will have a solid base for understanding what constitutes “good” Information and How to find it. Dr. Novella walks you through the most common. and There are many medical myths that have remained enduring. To help you navigate the overwhelming amount of advice, he has organized. Medical Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths These sections are divided into three major sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of health.
You Are What You Eat and Drink: Diet-related misinformation is a major source of confusion today. and nutrition. Here you will find information about proper hydration, routine use of multivitamins, and natural foods and probiotics, antioxidants, and more.
Fighting Diseases: While some diseases can be a nuisance in our daily lives, others can cause significant problems. and There are serious health risks. It is therefore crucial to distinguish truth from fiction when it comes to vaccine safety and vaccination. and Autism, antibiotics, and chronic diseases and You will also find information on other subjects in this section.
Exploring Alternatives: It appears that there are many alternative remedies and medicines. and These treatments are designed to relieve symptoms, prevent illness or promote health. Which ones work? Examine the claims made about herbal medicine, homeopathy, and acupuncture. and There are other options that may not be as valuable as they claim.
Dr. Novella also reveals myths about pregnancy and loss of consciousness. and The placebo effect. One lecture at the end of this course takes you through common medical myths around the globe. He demonstrates that misinformation can be universal, even though medical myths may vary.
Interesting Medical Questions that Reveal Scientific Answers
The heart of Medical Myths, Lies, and Half-TruthsThese myths are the answers that many have been searching for since long. Many of these myths are true. and The misinformation that we hear is true and They seem to make sense. But is that really true? Dr. Novella’s answers are rooted in scientific understanding and You may be surprised at the wealth of medical research available.
Here’s a sampling of the myths you’ll be debunking in this interesting course.
You should take more vitamins every day. High doses of vitamins can lead to toxic toxicity. This is known as megadosing. The risk of getting sick from regular intake of certain vitamins in high amounts can also be increased. Vitamin E supplementation, for example, has been linked to an increased risk of developing heart disease.
Hyperactivity in children can be caused by soda. There is no evidence supporting a link between soda and caffeinated drinks, contrary to popular belief. and behavioral changes in children. Caffeine is a stimulant and may increase attention in some children. High doses of caffeine can lead to nervousness and jitteriness. and sleep difficulty.
You cannot be too clean. Regular exposure to immune challenges actually keeps our immune systems healthy—something that can be compromised by overusing antibiotics or being overly hygienic. Recent medical studies suggest a possible link between lower immune system exposure. and Some diseases, like asthma, are not curable.
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If you’re pregnant and Carry your baby low. Then it’s probably a boy. These myths are pure folklore and Many of these stereotypes are rooted in old gender stereotypes. There are only two valid methods to determine the sex of your baby. One is through an ultrasound, which looks for sexual characteristics. The other is amniocentesis, which looks at the baby’s genes.
Your head is where most of your body heat goes. This myth is based upon the false belief that body heat rises. Your skin’s entire surface area is subject to heat loss. Due to their highly vascularity, heat actually loses from your hands.
Cracking your knuckles can cause arthritis. Journal of Manipulative Medicine published a medical study. and Physiological Therapeutics evaluated 300 knuckle crackers and It found no increased arthritis risk. However, it did experience grip weakness due to repeated stretching of the ligaments at the knuckle joint.
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A strong advocate of ethics in medicine and Dr. Novella can help improve your knowledge of medical facts and accuracy. and You will have the courage to confront the confusing amount of information you are exposed to. He’s an academic neurologist at Yale School of Medicine. His career has been dedicated to teaching doctors how become good doctors.
While it is important to consult your family doctor for medical advice, it is equally important to consult your own doctor. and To have the knowledge and skills to make smart decisions and Make smart health decisions that will save you money and time. and—most of all—unnecessary worry. All of this you’ll get with Medical Myths, Lies, and Half-Truths.
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