Myths and Facts: Autism
The staggering increase in autism prevalence around the world has sparked fears among parents and distorted the facts about this unexplained disorder.
Myths and Facts: Obesity
As obesity rates continue to climb, more needs to be understood to combat this costly epidemic that is now classified as a disease.
Myths and Facts: Ebola
A better understanding of Ebola, how it spreads and what’s being done to curb it will help to quell the fear over this massive outbreak that has now crossed international borders.
Myths and Facts: von Willebrand Disease
With increased knowledge and understanding about VWD, the disease can be more quickly diagnosed and treated, helping patients to lead normal and healthy lives.
Myths and Facts: Skin Cancer
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer, so it’s important to know the risks of sun exposure and how to protect against harmful rays.
Myths and Facts: MRSA
While the incidence of the more deadly form of MRSA is declining, more needs to be understood about this infection so more cases can be prevented and those that occur can be properly diagnosed and successfully treated.
Myths and Facts: Celiac Disease
Because of a misunderstanding by physicians about the symptoms of celiac disease and how to diagnose it, many believe that only a fraction of individuals with the disease have been diagnosed.
Myths and Facts: Bird Flu
With the increasing number of avian influenza outbreaks, many fear a possible bird flu pandemic. But, fears could be diminished by a better understanding of these flu strains.
Myths and Facts: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a legitimate medical condition that needs to be better understood by the medical community to help patients manage their disease and scientists to develop effective treatments.
Myths and Facts: Hepatitis C
The hepatitis C virus affects 130 million to 170 million people worldwide, and the numbers are growing. But with a better understanding of the disease and advances in treatment, it no longer has to be a death sentence for most.
