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Six Myths About Health

June 09, 2011 By: Roberto Category: Health

fever icebagHave you heard of myths about health? Usually these people hear these myths from their parents or grandparents. The myth grows because of the folklore, and also from fears that occurred in the past.

Most myths can not be proven scientifically, but still believed to be true by us. Here are some myths about health according to AskMen.

1. Bad weather brings a fever (not true)
When you are caught in the rain, your body feels chills and fever. Most people guess the fever comes from bad weather. That’s wrong. Fever disease is not derived from the bad weather. Fever and flu are caused by infection. (more…)

Some Doctors Also Believe in Myths

June 09, 2010 By: medicmagic Category: Hospital

pediatricians pictureThe presumption that patients are sometimes smarter than the doctor is not entirely wrong. A study in the United States proved, 76 percent of pediatricians still believe in myths that are not true about health care.

According to AOL Health, a research was conducted by Dr. Andrew Adesman from Children’s Medical Center in New York, of 5000 pediatricians in America. (more…)