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The Merck Manual Medical Myths pit myths against medical degrees. Should you put butter on a burn? Drink coffee to sober up? Feed a cold and starve a fever?

On this podcast, physicians from around the country set the record straight and help you make more informed decisions about your health.

SEASON 2

Episode 1: Arthritis Myths with Dr. Brian Mandell (26 minutes)

Cracking your joints can often bring a feeling of relief or satisfaction, but are you doing damage to your joints? And while the term arthritis is typically used as a catch-all for joint issues, rheumatoid arthritis and osteo arthritis are not interchangeable, and in fact, they’re quite different. Dr. Brian Mandell explains these differences as well as addressing the many myths that surround joint pain and stiffness.

 Episode 2: Vertigo Myths with Dr. David Kaylie (25 minutes)

You’ve heard of “Vertigo” the movie, and it’s likely that everyone has experienced the sensation before. But do you know what it is and why we feel it? Dr. David Kaylie discusses the differences in dizziness and vertigo, hearing loss and treatments that can help and the myths associated with Vertigo.

Episode 3: Hypertension Myths with Dr. George Bakris (22 minutes)

High blood pressure can often be associated with aging or with being a hot head, but there are a number of other causes of high blood pressure that should not be overlooked. Dr. George Bakris joins us to share some insights and breaks down the biggest myths around high blood pressure, cholesterol and hypertension.

Episode 4: Gastrointestinal Myths with Dr. Jonathan Gotfried (26 minutes)

Stomachs can be very sensitive. Factors such as what you eat and how fast you eat can cause issues from indigestion to ulcers and more. Dr. Jonathan Gotfried joins us to share his insights and help us digest some of the biggest myths around gastrointestinal problems, while also sharing tips for how to keep a healthy gut.

Episode 5: Vision Myths: Dr. Sunir Garg (30 minutes)

Eyesight is extremely valuable, and we are constantly being told what is bad and what is good for our eyes. Well, how many of those myths are true? Dr. Sunir Garg, retina physician and surgeon, debunks those myths with us and provides us with some much-needed clarity on the subject.

Episode 6: COVID-19 and its Effects on Kids: Dr. Catherine Soprano (25 minutes)

The entire world is grappling with how to deal with COVID-19, from what precautions we should take to how it affects each of us differently. But children are different. From the way COVID-19 affects childrens' bodies to how parents should approach the virus in kids, there are a lot of myths out there. On this episode, we talk to Dr. Catherine Soprano, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, about what parents should think about when it comes to Coronavirus and their children.

Episode 7: Dental Myths with Dr. Murchison (27 Minutes)

From questions about how to get the whitest teeth to what the proper brushing and flossing techniques are, there are a number of questions out there surrounding dental care. Is flossing good or unnecessary? Does charcoal toothpaste clean your teeth or do the opposite? Is it really necessary to remove our wisdom teeth? And why do they call them that anyway? On this episode, we welcome Dr. David F. Murchison, a practicing dentist for more than 40 years and a professor at the Texas A&M College of Dentistry. He'll explain to us some of the best ways to care for our teeth and gums and debunk some common myths about dentistry.

Episode 8: Hangovers with Dr. O’Malley (22 Minutes)

SEASON 1

Episode 1: Bites and Stings Links with Dr. Gerald O'Malley (23 min)

Episode 2: Debunking Pregnancy Myths with Dr. Lara Friel (24 min)

Episode 3: The Truth About Diet Myths with Dr. Adrienne Youdim (23 min)

Episode 4: Aging Myths with Dr Michael R. Wasserman (22 min)

Episode 5: Hearing Loss Myths episode with Dr. Dr. Lawrence R. Lustig (23 min)

Episode 6: Travel Health Myths with Dr. Christopher Sanford (29 min)

• Abdominal Pain, Acute (20 min 49 sec)

• Acute Vision Loss (18 min 41 sec)

• Alopecia (17 min 22 sec)

• Anal Itching (10 min 13 sec)

• Anosmia (13 min 59 sec)

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• Blurred Vision (21 min 50 sec)

• Breast Lumps (09 min 15 sec)

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• Chest Pain (20 min 09 sec)

• Chronic Fever (21 min 06 sec)

• Constipation in Adults (22 min 06 sec)

• Constipation in Children (15 min 29 sec)

• Cough in Adults (13 min 33 sec)

• Cough in Children (12 min 34 sec)

• Crying (11 min 28 sec)

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• Diarrhea in Adults (24 min 39 sec)

• Diarrhea in Children (17 min 11 sec)

• Diplopia (13 min 20 sec)

• Dizziness and Vertigo (29 min 38 sec)

• Dry Mouth (13 min 32 sec)

• Dyspepsia (12 min 23 sec)

• Dyspne (18 min 06 sec)

• Dysmenorrhea (10 min 18 sec)

• Dysphagia (15 min 40 sec)

• Dysuria (15 min 22 sec)

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• Earache (09 min 27 sec)

• Ear Discharge (10 min 02 sec)

• Edema (13 min 59 sec)

• Edema During Late Pregnancy (07 min 35 sec)

• Epistaxis (14 min 19 sec)

• Erectile Dysfunction (23 min 23 sec)

• Excessive Bleeding (20 min 14 sec)

• Eye Pain (12 min 52 sec)

• Eyelid Swelling (10 min 09 sec)

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• Fever in Infants and Children (28 min 09 sec)

• Floaters (10 min 28 sec)

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• Gas (18 min 40 sec)

• Gastrointestinal Bleeding (28 min 13 sec)

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• Halitosis (10 min 37 sec)

• Headache (15 min 00 sec)

• Hearing Loss (09 min 34 sec)

• Hematospermia (07 min 21 sec)

• Hematuria (13 min 37 sec)

• Hemoptysis (18 min 03 sec)

• Hiccups (07 min 07 sec)

• Hirsutism (15 min 58 sec)

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• Insomnia and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (29 min 30 sec)

• Itching (19 min 30 sec)

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• Jaundice in Adults (24 min 02 sec)

• Jaundice in Neonates (21 min 07 sec)

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• Lump in Throat (6 min 57 sec)

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• Monarticular Joint Pain (16 min 06 sec)

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• Nasal Congestion and Rhinorrhea (07 min 42 sec)

• Nausea and Vomiting in Adults (12 min 07 sec)

• Nausea and Vomiting in Infants and Children (22 min 52 sec)

• Nausea and Vomiting in Early Pregnancy (11 min 06 sec)

• Neck and Back Pain (26 min 32 sec)

• Neck Mass (10 min 19 sec)

• Nipple Discharge (11 min 29 sec)

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• Palpitations (16 min 23 sec)

• Pelvic Pain (12 min 51 sec)

• Pelvic Pain During Early Pregnancy (16 min 05 sec)

• Polyarticular Joint Pain (19 min 09 sec)

• Polyuria (14 min 58 sec)

• Priapism (12 min 33 sec)

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• Red Eye (12 min 38 sec)

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• Scrotal Pain (16 min 12 sec)

• Sore Throat (11 min 58 sec)

• Stomatitis (16 min 51 sec)

• Stridor (16 min 00 sec)

• Syncope (32 min 12 sec)

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• Tearing (12 min 37 sec)

• Tinnitus (15 min 46 sec)

• Toothache (13 min 54 sec)

• Tremor (20 min 08 sec)

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• Urinary Frequency (08 min 40 sec)

• Urinary Incontinence in Adults (25 min 18 sec)

• Urinary Incontinence in Children (24 min 56 sec)

• Urticaria (17 min 34 sec)

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• Vaginal Bleeding (16 min 11 sec)

• Vaginal Bleeding During Early Pregnancy (11 min 41 sec)

• Vaginal Bleeding During Late Pregnancy (10 min 50 sec)

• Vaginal Itching and Discharge (14 min 08 sec)

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• Wheezing (15 min 19 sec)