My favorite is #7, many wireless networks in hospitals operate on the same frequencies as cell phones...so this appears to be a precautionary left over from the times when we didn't have all the studies and knowledge we have today...BD

LONDON (Reuters) - Reading in dim light won't damage your eyes, you don't need eight glasses of water a day to stay healthy and shaving your legs won't make the hair grow back faster.

These well-worn theories are among seven "medical myths" exposed in a paper published on Friday in the British Medical Journal, which traditionally carries light-hearted features in its Christmas edition.  Two U.S. researchers took seven common beliefs and searched the archives for evidence to support them.image

* Mobile phones are dangerous in hospitals

Despite widespread concerns, studies have found minimal interference with medical equipment.

The research was conducted by Aaron Carroll, an assistant professor of paediatrics at the Regenstrief Institute, Indianapolis, and Rachel Vreeman, fellow in children's health services research at Indiana University School of Medicine.

Seven great "medical myths" revealed - Yahoo! News

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