11 health myths debunked

(New York Times) UPDATED 2009-06-29

We've all heard that we lose the most body heat through from our head, that drinking milk increase phlegm, and that cracking your knuckles can cause arthritis. But what most of us haven't heard is that none of these health "facts" are true. In this article, a health reporter debunks 11 myths about your health, and some of the real facts may surprise you. Read full story >

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