"There are many steps we can take to tackle this public health crisis and debunking myths is certainly one of them. "One of the most common myths about suicide is that talking about it won't help," says Robert Gebbia, executive director, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Read more: Debunking COVID-19 myths Learn more about: Tracking and trending COVID-19 Information in this post was accurate at the time of its posting.

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Due to the fluid nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientific understanding, along with guidelines and recommendations, may have changed since the original publication date. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, debunks common myths associated with these wingless insects, which affect millions of children each school year. Do you have ongoing back pain and not sure why?

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You may have gone your whole life believing these false facts, but discover the truth about some of the most common myths that just won't go away. Myths are traditional stories passed on in the form of folklore or cultural storytelling. They often represent the fundamental and philosophical beliefs of the community, connecting generations through metaphorical but impactful narratives (Doty, 2014). These