Myths & Facts Articles
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Despite the widespread belief that asthma is not serious, it’s a potentially lethal illness that can be managed by understanding the facts about how to prevent and treat asthma attacks.
Discussion about this rare disease continues to grow as patients increasingly look to LD to explain their symptoms, physicians fail to diagnose or misdiagnose, and myths continue to unfold.
Little is known about this No. 1 killer in the world, despite its prevalence and growing rates among all populations.
Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. due simply to ignorance about its symptoms, but that can change by separating the myths about the disease from the facts.
Misconceptions about fibromyalgia have thrived since the early 1800s, but today it is recognized as a medical condition that is becoming more widely accepted and understood.
Misconceptions about antibiotics, once known as "miracle drugs," result in their misuse and overuse, which has become a worldwide health problem.
The rising prevalence of skin cancer indicates many people don’t understand the risks of sun exposure and how they can protect themselves from this oftentimes deadly disease.