9 h. ago Debunked myths that vaccines cause autism are increasing stigma

As parents resist vaccines over vague potential harms, advocates call it a case of ‘morals more than science’The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning to devote research dollars to the debunked myth that vaccines cause autism – legitimizing stigma not only around vaccines, but around autism itself.Matthew Shallenberger, father to an 11-year-old autistic son in Tennessee, says this myth is harmful because “it treats autism as some dreadful disease to avoid at all costs.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Do women really need more sleep than men? Sleep myths debunked

Most people spend a third of their lives sleeping, but you may need more or less than eight hours a night

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1 week ago World's oldest people expert debunks common myth about one type of food

Dan Buettner has spent his career exploring the habits of the world's elusive 'Blue Zones' - areas reportedly known for their high rates of centenarians

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1 week ago British expat debunks common myths over Spanish protests with five

After being inundated with concern over anti-tourist sentiment, British expat Sandra Laurie, who has lived in Spain for nine years, has debunked some of the misconceptions around the country's string of protests

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1 week ago CDC to study link between vaccines and autism in bombshell move

The CDC will study the long disproven link between vaccines and autism, sources have revealed. It's unclear if Robert F Kennedy Jr will be involved in the bombshell research.

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3 w. ago Flight attendant explains 'hidden truths' airlines won't tell you

Barbara Bacilleri says 'everything else is extra' as she explains the risk of theft and debunks luggage myths

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