Myths and Facts: Autoimmune Disorders
Until more is discovered about the causes of autoimmune disorders, these chronic but sometimes fatal disorders will continue to increase in numbers of diseases and individuals affected.
Myths and Facts: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Better understanding of this condition is needed to demystify it and dispel the notion that the suffering is all in one’s head.
Myths and Facts: Cataracts
Debunking some of the misconceptions about the world’s leading cause of blindness could help many people get the treatment they need.
Myths and Facts: E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes have gained significant popularity in recent years, rivaling the use of traditional cigarettes, due to a number of myths surrounding their presumed safety and purported benefits.
Myths and Facts: Varicose Veins
Considered by many to be merely cosmetic, this disorder may convince some to take it much more seriously after learning the facts.
Myths and Facts: Obesity
What are the true causes of the obesity epidemic that now affects more than one-third of people globally? And, do the measures thought to prevent obesity really work?
Myths and Facts: Hepatitis B
HBV infection is still widely prevalent globally, but eradication could be achieved through efforts to raise awareness and find cures for the disease.
Myths vs. Facts: Bacterial Skin Infections
Hard-to-treat bacterial skin infections are becoming more common. A better understanding of them is the first step toward improving treatment.
Myths and Facts: Venomous Snakebites
Although venomous snakebites are rare in the U.S. compared to other countries, they are still medical emergencies that need to be treated with today’s safe and effective methods.
Myths and Facts: Alzheimer’s Disease
Government and researchers continue to pursue plans and studies to gain a greater understanding of this devastating and deadly disease in order to prevent, treat and, ultimately, cure it.
