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Seven top medical myths uncovered

Do you really need to drink eight glasses of water a day? Will reading in the dark honestly lead to blindness?

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Misleading medical expressions

"Seasonal allergic reaction", "simple strain" … we've heard of them, but are they actually possible?

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Potentially poisonous products in your home

Common plastics used in toys, computers and other household goods could be causing birth defects, fertility problems and cancer.

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Not-so-healthy health habits

Surprising research reveals that some supposedly good habits may actually end up doing your health more harm than good. Here, we reveal some ‘good’ health...

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Wacky remedies that work

These weird and wonderful health cures have the seal of approval from the experts.

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Ten drinking myths debunked

There are any number of crazy facts, figures and stories that come out while we're drinking that aren't strictly based on the truth.

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The myth of calorie burning

How is that gym membership coming along? Are you getting good value for money and keeping up with those New Year's resolutions?

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Guilt-free indulgences

Guilty pleasures that are not as naughty as you think!

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Fitness myths debunked

Theory has it that lifting weights generates hormones that help release fat from body stores.

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Five-second rule? Not so, says food scientist

How many times have you picked up a dropped tasty morsel off the floor and popped it into your mouth declaring the five second rule.

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Should you exercise in the morning?

I have been hearing that we should exercise first thing in the morning for getting the best result. However, I'm just not a morning person and prefer to go for...

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