7 Deadly Medical Myths?
You know some of the things that you have heard was the truth in medicine? They may not be the truth after all. According to a paper issued by the British Medical Journal, 7 common myths were studied by two American researchers. They examined the myths and proved that they are indeed not true.
I think it’s kind of interesting just how much much we start to believe a myth and then completely expand on it until there is just no truth to it at all. I found that these myths were interesting indeed. Of course none of them are deadly, but at least I got you to click.
*You need to drink 8 glasses of water a day.
Despite frequent mentions in the popular press of the need to drink eight glasses of water, they found no scientific basis for the claim.* Reading in dim light ruins your eyesight
The majority of eye experts believe it is unlikely to do any permanent damage, but it may make you squint, blink more and have trouble focusing, the researchers said.
* Shaving makes hair grow back faster or coarser
It has no effect on the thickness or rate of hair regrowth, studies say. But stubble lacks the finer taper of unshaven hair, giving the impression of coarseness.
* Eating turkey makes you drowsy
It does contain an amino acid called tryptophan that is involved in sleep and mood control. But turkey has no more of the acid than chicken or minced beef. Eating lots of food and drink at Christmas are probably the real cause of sleepiness.
* We use only 10 percent of our brains
This myth arose as early as 1907 but imaging shows no area of the brain is silent or completely inactive.
* Hair and fingernails continue to grow after death
This idea may stem from ghoulish novels. The researchers said the skin dries out and retracts after death, giving the appearance of longer hair or nails.
* Mobile phones are dangerous in hospitals
Despite widespread concerns, studies have found minimal interference with medical equipment.
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