Medical Myths That Can Kill You

by SNYDERMAN, NANCY L. MD

• ISBN13: 9780307406149
• ISBN10: 0307406148
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2009-02-24
• Publisher: Harmony

Summary

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. InMedical 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.

Author Biography

NANCY L. SNYDERMAN, M.D., F.A.C.S., is the chief medical editor for NBC News and reports for Nightly News with Brian Williams, Today, and MSNBC. She also has an academic appointment in the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining NBC News, Dr. Snyderman served as a medical correspondent for ABC News, then spearheaded a digital project at Johnson & Johnson. She has received numerous broadcasting awards and grants from the American Cancer Society and the Kellogg Foundation. Dr. Snyderman lives on the East Coast with her family. She is passionate about horses, travel, and hiking.


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