Health
Video: Busting plant-based diet myths
Many people eat a plant-based diet for health benefits and cultural and religious beliefs, while others just enjoy the savory taste of fruits and vegetables.
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News tagged with myth
Surgery
Surgeon explains the myths surrounding organ donation
Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant. Unfortunately, many may never get the call saying that a suitable donor organ—and a second chance at life—has been found. It's estimated that more than ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Eating disorders affect everyone regardless of race, gender or age, say experts
The myth that "only skinny white affluent girls develop eating disorders" is to blame for other sufferers not getting diagnosed or treated, according to health experts.
Dec 18, 2023
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Immunology
How accurate is ChatGPT at rating common allergy myths? Pretty accurate, says research
Artificial intelligence language models such as ChatGPT are increasingly being used in many different professions, and medicine is not an exception.
Nov 9, 2023
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Surgery
Consumer Health: The truth about organ donation
April is National Donate Life Month. This annual observation raises awareness about donation, encourages people to register as donors and honors those who have saved lives through the gift of donation.
Apr 6, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: Six UTI myths and facts
As a woman in my mid-60s, I have been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection for the first time ever. I was surprised to find out that I don't need antibiotics because I don't have any symptoms. There's a lot of conflicting ...
Feb 8, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The undying holiday-suicide myth: Some news media stories still inaccurately link suicide with the holiday season
The holiday-suicide myth, the false claim that the suicide rate rises during the year-end holiday season, persisted in some news coverage through the 2021-22 holidays, according to U.S. media data collected and analyzed by ...
Dec 5, 2022
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Health
Researchers refute common sleep myths about adolescents held by parents and caregivers
As a new school year starts for teenagers, sleep health researchers are shining a light on some of the most common myths held by parents and caregivers about their teens' sleep. A new study by investigators from Brigham and ...
Sep 28, 2022
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Immunology
Guideline for diagnosing and managing pollen food syndrome
People with pollen food syndrome (PFS)—also known as oral allergy syndrome or pollen food allergy syndrome—experience an allergic reaction when consuming raw plant foods, and triggers can vary depending on an individual's ...
Aug 17, 2022
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Surgery
Consumer Health: Addressing concerns and dispelling myths about organ donation
April is National Donate Life Month. This annual observation raises awareness about donation, encourages people to register as donors and honors those who have saved lives through the gift of donation.
Apr 14, 2022
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