Pregnancy Myths and Tales

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'Hunger Games' Exposes Myth of Technological Progress | Hunger Games Technologies | LiveScience

livescience.com — “"The Hunger Games" has futuristic technologies such as hovercraft, bioengineered "mutt" creatures and force fields, but doesn't celebrate the myth of technological progress. Instead, its dystopian tale shows technologies can be twisted to the dark side by” View full resource at livescience.com

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Cold and Flu Old Wives' Tales, Debunked - Prevention.com

prevention.com — “Will going out with wet hair make you sick? Can chicken soup really make you feel better? Here, the truth about old wives' tales-and which ones actually help prevent and treat colds and the flu, from Prevention.” View full resource at prevention.com

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Do you have to avoid dairy when you have a #cold? Get the truth behind common cold myths: http://t.co/px3SOKVa

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Talking to teens about sex topic of upcoming program | al.com

blog.al.com — “A program for parents and teenagers to hear information about sexual myths, abstinence, birth control options, sexually transmitted diseases and preventing teenage pregnancy is planned for 5 p.m. Thursday, March 22 at the TEEN Center auditorium, 248 Cox St. in Mobile.” View full resource at blog.al.com

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Tales from the Scale: The Obsession with Pregnancy Weight Gain - Exercise & Nutrition

pregnant.thebump.com — “Tales from the Scale: The Obsession with Pregnancy Weight Gain - If you constantly track the pregnancy pounds and worry over how much you're gaining (or not gaining) during your pregnancy, you're not alone. Find out what's behind the obsession and when to know you've taken things too far. Read more about nutrition, health, and fitness at TheBump.com.” View full resource at pregnant.thebump.com

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The (surprising) truth about pregnancy weight gain: http://t.co/yv7WvVnx

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Old Wives' Tales

kidshealth.org — “Why do we cling to old wives' tales when we live in a world rich with medical expertise? While most are harmless, at least one is dangerous. Find out which are fact and which are fiction.” View full resource at kidshealth.org

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Mommies to be, we found some interesting old wives' tails about pregnancy and the truth behind them: http://t.co/cHJcPOxY

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12 Myths About Pregnancy - Page 1 - MSN Health - Pregnancy

health.msn.com — “The tall tales and the truth.” View full resource at health.msn.com

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6 Sleep Myths Busted - 1 - MSN Health - Sleep Disorders Slide Show

health.msn.com — “Find health information and news on diet, fitness, meal planning, pregnancy, sex, drugs, alzheimer’s, adhd, asthma, allergies, cancer, heart problems, mental health, depression, skin care, diabetes, sleep, menopause, aging, cholesterol and back pain.” View full resource at health.msn.com

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Cracking Your Knuckles Causes Arthritis: Myth or Fact - Health Guru - Constantine Hatzis

organizedwisdom.com — “Crick, crack, pop. These are the sounds that jump from the joints of habitual knuckle crackers. Old wive's tales hold that this will give you arthritis, but guess what, that's just a myth!” View full resource at organizedwisdom.com

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Pregnancy Sex: Fact or Fiction - Ian Kerner Ph.D - Health Guru

organizedwisdom.com — “You've succeeded in conceiving a baby. Does that mean the sex stops for 9 months? Don't stop getting intimate with your partner. Watch this video to dispel pregnancy sex myths you may have heard. Then, head to the bedroom!” View full resource at organizedwisdom.com

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He holds advanced degrees from New York University and is certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists" /> Ian Kerner Ph.D Active Health Library

5 Pregnancy Questions Answered by The Women’s Health Doctors «

thewomenshealthdoctorsblog.wordpress.com — “5 Pregnancy Questions Answered by The Women’s Health Doctors «” View full resource at thewomenshealthdoctorsblog.wordpress.com

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IVF baby past due date - Lamaze International - Ask Henci Featuring Henci Goer - Ask Henci - Pregnancy Conditions & Complications

lamaze.org — “Hello,I'm 40 wks, 4 days - 4 days past my due date. The expected baby is a mini-IVF baby. I understand that Lamaze's healthy birth practice is to let labor start on its own. Are there any reasons why this may not apply to IVF babies?” View full resource at lamaze.org

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During Prematurity Awareness Month, Henci Goer dispels some myths about what is and is not "past due." More Ask... http://t.co/i5oXi9yd

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Cold and Flu Old Wives' Tales, Debunked - ABC News

abcnews.go.com — “From wet hair to chicken soup, the truth about how to prevent and recover from winter illness.” View full resource at abcnews.go.com

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$Dr. Vreeman is an assistant professor of pediatrics in Children\'s Health Services Research and in the section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She is the co-author of two popular books debunking common medical myths, Don\'t Swallow Your Gum! Myths, Half-Truths, and Outright Lies about Your Body and Health and Don\'t Cross Your Eyes... They\'ll Stay That Way and 75 other health myths debunked. Dr. Vreeman is co-director of pediatric research for the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH), an academic collaboration that provides comprehensive HIV treatment for over 125,000 patients in Kenya. Dr. Vreeman\'s research work focuses on the development of instruments to improve children\'s health care within resource-limited settings. Dr. Vreeman graduated summa cum laude from Cornell University with a BA in English. She received her MD from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, and completed her internship, residency, and a chief residency in pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine. She also completed a fellowship in Children\'s Health Services Research and a masters degree in clinical research at the Indiana University School of Medicine.$ Rachel Vreeman Pediatrician, Physician, and Doctor

Cold and Flu Old Wives' Tales, Debunked: How to Prevent & Recover from Winter Illnesses (All in Don't Cross Your Eyes) http://t.co/ynw0ZjNH

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