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Medical Myths

Some cherished beliefs about medical matters are more hooey than fact.


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        Red bullet = false
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Red bullet A few drops of Visine brand eye drops taken internally will cause diarrhea.

Red bullet The average person needs to drink eight glasses of water per day to avoid being "chronically dehydrated."

Red bullet Drinking cold water after meals will lead to cancer.

Red bullet Study produced by fast food makers proves the more overweight one is, the healthier one is.

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