Medical Myths That Can Kill You
And the 101 Truths That Will Save, Extend, and Improve Your Life
Written by Nancy L. Snyderman, M.D.
- Category: Medical
- Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
- On Sale: February 24, 2009
- Price: $14.95
- ISBN: 978-0-307-40614-9 (0-307-40614-8)
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Also available as an abridged audio CD, abridged audiobook download, eBook and a hardcover.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
MEDICAL NEWS THIS Doctor WANTS YOU TO KNOW
MYTH: Vaccinations are just for kids.
FACT: More than 500,000 adults get shingles each year. It is a painful rash that results from a childhood chicken pox infection and can be prevented by getting a shingles vaccine in adulthood.
MYTH: Vitamin C prevents colds.
FACT: It can actually be harmful when taken in large doses over long periods of time.
MYTH: If I’m not overweight, I’m not at risk of heart attack.
FACT: Thin people die of heart attacks every day. The real culprits are smoking, cholesterol, and triglycerides.
Stop diagnosing yourself with false information and half-truths found on sketchy websites. In Medical Myths That Can Kill You, Dr. Nancy L. Snyderman, chief medical editor for NBC News, provides clear, practical, scientifically proven advice that can lead you to a healthier, happier life.
