Medical Myths
For a run-down on the most common ones see Dr. Schmerling at Harvard Medical School
The internet presents a fertile ground for spawning hoaxes and fanciful tales. It takes just one individual to come up with cockeyed story, put it into a news group and, if it's scary enough, have it run wild through the web. Here are some:
The Klingerman Virus Sent through Mail
CA-125 Blood Test Used to Detect Ovarian Cancer
Waterproof Sunscreen Causes Blindness
For more go to the Urban Legends Website
