7 Medical Myths That Can Kill You Posted: 3 months ago by karenben
Medical myths can prevent us from focusing clearly on the real issues and our options. They can even be deadly. TODAY chief medical editor Nancy Snyderman says that “two of our greatest enemies in the battle against life-threatening disease are ignorance and the personal beliefs we bring into the doctor's office.”
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Posted: 3 months ago by psycmoe:
1. The HPV vaccine hasn't been out long enough to trust, so I don't trust it.

2. The "snap out" of mental illness myth not only detracts from possibly necessary care, but also makes community relations difficult.

3. I don't like regular checkups. I'm afraid they'll find something wrong even when I feel great.
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