Medical Myths
Urban myths and old wives tales under the microscope. Medical broadcaster Claudia Hammond busts misconceptions and untruths in the world of health.
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19 February 2013
People often talk about a set pattern to bereavement, but Claudia Hammond examines whether the evidence shows that everybody shares the same experience. Read more...
5 February 2013
When you get a cyst on your wrist, many say it’s best to hit it with a heavy book. But Claudia Hammond reveals why not to take matters into your own hands. Read more...
21 January 2013
It is the most miserable day of the year, we are told, but is there any data to supports the claim? Read more...
8 January 2013
It is said that classical music could make children more intelligent, but when you look at the scientific evidence, the picture is more mixed. Read more...
11 December 2012
Testosterone increases sex drive at the cost of a thinning head, so the story goes. The truth is a little more complex. Read more...
