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Medical Myths, Busted

Medical Myths—Busted!
Medical Myths—Busted!

Do kids get more colds in day care? Is the five-second rule actually true? Is exercise really the key to weight loss? IU professor and New York Times blogger Dr. Aaron Carroll sets the record straight.

The information in this video does not constitute medical advice and should not be used or relied on as an alternative for professional diagnosis or treatment. This video should not supersede any medical advice received from a medical professional and does not create any patient-physician relationship.

This video was originally published for IU Day 2017.

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