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Is too much TV really bad for your eyes?
When you can't take your eyes of the boob tube for one entire Saturday afternoon, are you doing them irreversible damage? Your parents probably told you so, when you were a kid. Were they right?
HEALTH MYTHS
Health myths are often nothing more than old wives' tales that have been repeated and practiced for so long that is hard to distinguish between fact and fiction. For example, is it really bad for our eyes to sit too close to the TV?
Are you too self-conscious?
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Are cut flowers really bad for hospital rooms?In the "get well soon" world, flowers are the go-to gift. So why do some hospitals ban them from the premises? Are the uplifting blooms really bad for you? See more »
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Do you really have to wait an hour after eating before swimming?When you've spent the day enjoying hot dogs off the grill, is it safe to jump right into the pool and show off your butterfly stroke? Or do you need to take a breather -- a 60-minute break, to be exact? See more »
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Does sucking your thumb really ruin your teeth?Sucking on a thumb is a normal reflex that soothes children in times of stress; it's essentially a security blanket that's attached to the body. But will this innocent gesture wreck their teeth? See more »
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9 Medical MythsWe've all heard questionable medical assertions, such getting arthritis from cracking your knuckles. Read our list of 9 medical myths. See more »
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