"Chocolate causes acne." "Ulcers are caused by spicy foods or stress." "Swallowed chewing gum can take weeks (or seven years!) to digest." Many medical misconceptions are sometimes rooted in a fraction of truth or come from old-but-now-revised science.
What are some of the common medical myths you hear from patients, family, or friends?
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Stephanie Weiner
Manager of Digital Strategy
Association of American Medical Colleges
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