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True or False?

We've heard the sayings, "feed a cold, starve a fever" or "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." Sometimes, whether we truly believe it or not, we put such advice to use in our attempts to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

But is there any truth behind these health myths?

Our new Health Myth Center will help you separate fact from fiction by providing you with evidence both for and against a variety of health claims circulating society today.

Baby and Kid Myths

Flying During Pregnancy Is Unsafe for the Fetus
Older Children Are More Intelligent Than Their Younger Siblings
You Can Predict Your Baby’s Gender by How You Carry the Pregnancy
More Baby and Kid Myths...

Behavior Myths

Cracking Your Knuckles Can Lead to Arthritis
More Weight Is Lost By Running On An Empty Stomach
Yawning Is Contagious
More Behavior Myths...

Food and Drink Myths

Drinking a Glass of Red Wine a Day Can Increase Longevity
Eating Carrots Improves Vision
Microwaves Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
More Food and Drink Myths...

More Myths

Changes in the Weather Can Make Your Joints Stiff or Achy
Hair Dye Causes Cancer
Surgical Hardware in the Body Sets Off Airport Metal Detectors
More Myths...

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.