Medications
Dispelling common myths about the flu vaccine
Every fall, people wonder whether to get an influenza or flu shot.
Nov 29, 2012
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Health
UAlberta expert dispels 5 persistent myths about helmet use
Helmets would be required by law for all Albertans using any equipment that moves at significant velocity—regardless of age—in an ideal world, contends Don Voaklander, director of the Injury Prevention Centre in the University ...
May 14, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Myth debunked that OCD is associated with superior intelligence
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is not associated with a higher intelligence quotient (IQ), a myth popularized by Sigmund Freud, according to researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), Texas State University ...
Sep 18, 2017
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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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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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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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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Debunking 9 popular myths doing the rounds in Africa about the coronavirus
In the second week of March the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. By mid-March the disease had spread rapidly in many countries around the world.
Apr 13, 2020
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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.
Apr 18, 2024
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Health
Understanding myths about sexual violence and domestic abuse key to prevention in universities
Universities can play a key role in tackling stereotypical and prejudicial views around the causes of gender-based violence, a new study has suggested.
Dec 12, 2017
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