Medical Myths, Busted!

by Arnold Ringstad

Overview

Exposes 12 of the most enduring myths about medicine. Full-color spreads give readers essential information about each myth, including why it exists, the key players who proved it wrong, and what the truth really is.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781632353030
Publisher:	Amicus
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	Science Myths, Busted! Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 1.50(h) x 9.50(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Vaccines Cause Diseases 4

Cold Weather Gives You a Cold 6

Radiation Makes You Healthy 8

Stopped Hearts Cannot Be Transplanted 10

Homeopathy Cures Diseases 12

Humans Use Only 10 Percent of Their Brains 14

Ebola Spreads Through the Air 16

Cigarettes Are Good for You 18

"Bad Air" Causes Diseases 20

Measuring the Skull Can Explain Personality 22

People Lose the Most Heat through Their Heads 24

Blindness Has No Cure 26

Fact Sheet 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32

About the Author 32