Medical Myths Cold Weather

Myth Busters: Does Cold Weather Make You Sick?

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Hypothermia is an emergency that requires immediate medical care. This condition …Exposure to cold temperatures can cause hikers, the homeless population, the v…If you are in cold weather and encounter any of the following conditions, you’ll quickl…•being exposed to a lot of wind or rain See more

Does cold weather make you sick: What's the link?

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Symptoms of the common cold include: a sore throat a runny nose coughing sneezing high …

7 Busted Cold Weather Myths | St. Luke's Health

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Bundling up prevents you from getting sick. While there is evidence that …

Does Cold Weather Make You Sick? | 10 Myths About …

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5 Myths about Winter Weather and Health

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Despite the lack of correct information about cold weather’s effects on health, some perceptions are true and potentially lethal. Among them: frostbite, which can …

25 Medical Myths That Just Won't Go Away …

https://www.livescience.com/36100-10-medical-myths.html

Myth: Cold weather makes you sick. "This myth is common around the world, but it is just not true," Vreeman told Live Science. Studies have shown we may …

Cold Weather Health Myths

https://www.health.com/mind-body/cold-weather-health-myths

Myth #1: You shouldn’t exercise in the cold In cold temperatures, race times are actually faster and quicker paces burn more calories in less time. Myth #2: Allergies …

Monday’s medical myth: you can catch a cold by getting …

https://theconversation.com/mondays-medical-myth-you-can-catch-a-cold-by-getting-cold-2488

Colds have been recognised as a cause of illness since the beginnings of Western medicine. In the 16th century, the term “a common cold” was widely used to …

The truth about weight loss, pregnancy, and …

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“While it is true that people do get sick more often during the colder months of the year, cold weather itself does not cause illness,” says Dr. Judy Tung, chair, department of …

11 Health Myths That May Surprise You - The New York Times

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Here are a few medical myths that may surprise you: 1. Cold weather makes you sick. In studies of cold transmission, people who are chilled are no more …