Medical myths that can kill you : and the 101 truths that will save, extend, and improve your life / Nancy L. Snyderman.
We've become a nation of cyberchondriacs, diagnosing ourselves with false information and half-truths found on sketchy websites. In Medical Myths That Can Kill You, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, chief medical editor for NBC News, provides clear, practical, scientifically proven advice that can lead you to a healthier, happier life.--From publisher description.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780307406132
- ISBN: 030740613X
- Physical Description: xi, 273 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Crown Publishers, [2008]
- Copyright: ©2008
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-262) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Myth #1 Annual Checkups Are Obsolete 9 -- Myth #2 Vaccinations Are Just for Kids 47 -- Myth #3 Doctors Don't Play Favorites 73 -- Myth #4 Only Old People Get Heart Disease and Stroke 108 -- Myth #5 We're Losing the War on Cancer 138 -- Myth #6 Natural Means "Safe" 172 -- Myth #7 You Can Just Snap Out of Mental Illness 205 -- Today's Gift 238.
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- Subject:
- Medical misconceptions.
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- 19 of 20 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 20 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands Branch Library | 610 SNY (Text) | 36015001300058 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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We've become a nation of cyberchondriacs, diagnosing ourselves with false information and half-truths found on sketchy websites. In Medical Myths That Can Kill You, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, chief medical editor for NBC News, provides clear, practical, scientifically proven advice that can lead you to a healthier, happier life.--From publisher description.
