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10 health care myths that need to be debunked

Jamie Katuna
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January 7, 2017
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Going outside in cold weather gives you a cold? Eating turkey makes you sleepy? Gum stays in your stomach for seven years? Separate these myths and more from truths.

Jamie Katuna is a medical student.  She can be reached on Facebook.

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