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21st December 2007, 05:31 PM
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| Some Medical Claims Debunked BBC NEWS | Health | 'Medical myths' exposed as untrue In summary, 'a review of evidence by US researchers surrounding seven commonly-hold beliefs suggests they are actually "medical myths".' The "myths" in question: Drink at least eight glasses of water a day We use only 10% of our brains Hair and fingernails continue to grow after death Reading in dim light ruins your eyesight Shaving causes hair to grow back faster or coarser Mobile phones are dangerous in hospitals Eating turkey makes people especially drowsy |
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