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99 & Counting Medical Myths Debunked
PART EIGHT: Miscellaneous Myths

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90. “Hospitals get busier on full moons” – Michael Vagg

91. “Tongues register different tastes in different locations” – David Laing

92. “Mosquitoes prefer sweet blood” – Cameron Webb

93. “You lose most heat through your head” – Nigel Taylor

94. “Crossing your legs is bad for your health” – Merlin Thomas

95. “Shaved hair grows back faster and thicker” – Michael Vagg

96. “Bed rest is best for back pain” – Michael Vagg

97. “Overweight people live longer” – Emily Banks, Grace Joshy and Rosemary Korda

98. “Feed a cold, starve a fever” – Merlin Thomas

99. “You can think yourself better” – Michael Vagg