Don't swallow your gum! : myths, half-truths, and outright lies about your body and health /

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by Carroll, Aaron E.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Vreeman, Rachel C. Published by : St. Martin's Griffin, (New York :) Physical details: ix, 221 p. ; 18 cm. Subject(s): Medicine --Miscellanea. | Human physiology --Miscellanea. | Health --Miscellanea. Year : 2009 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-210) and index.

"Look at the size of his feet!" : Myths about your body -- "Do you want to catch pneumonia out there? : Myths about how we contract and treat diseases -- "But I was on the pill!" : Myths about sex and pregnancy -- "He won't get into Harvard without Baby Einstein." : Myths about babies and children -- "Don't swallow your gum!" : Myths about what we eat and drink -- "Shots made my baby autistic." : Myths that spark controversy and debate.