Medical Myths

Dr. Nancy Syderman is a surgeon, long-time broadcast journalist, and Chief Medical Editor for NBC News. She says weve become a nation of cyberchondriacs diagnosing ourselves with false information, and some of that information can kill you. Then a fitness expert shares her tips on how to successfully lose those extra pounds, and keep them off!

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Separating Medical Truth from Medical Fiction Many of us live our lives by the medical truths that are passed down from our grandparents and found in articles we read on the internet. Our guest explains many of those truths are not only wrong, they can harm you. Dr. Nancy Snyderman, on staff in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania is Chief Medical Editor for NBC News. She is the author of Medical Myths That Can Kill You .
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Lose That Weight & Keep it Off The key to successful weight loss is a realistic diet and exercise routine. Laura Dion Jones Casey is the author of Commit to Get Fit. She shares her tips on how to successfully lose weight and get in shape. She lost 130 pounds, and has successfully kept it off.
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Save 34% On Medical Myths That Can Kill You At Amazon.com We’ve become a nation of cyberchondriacs, diagnosing ourselves with false information and half-truths found on sketchy websites. In Medical Myths That Can Kill You, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, chief medical editor for NBC News, provides clear, practical, scientifically proven advice that can lead you to a healthier, happier life. Discover the simple, everyday things that affect well-being, and get the information you need to revitalize your body, maintain your longevity, manage your care, and possibly even save a life–yours.

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Dr. Nancy Snyderman Nancy L. Snyderman, M.D., F.A.C.S., is the chief medical editor for NBC News and reports for Nightly News with Brian Williams, Today, and MSNBC. She also has an academic appointment in the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining NBC News, Dr. Snyderman served as a medical correspondent for ABC News, and then spearheaded a digital project at Johnson & Johnson. She has received numerous broadcasting awards and grants from the American Cancer Society and the Kellogg Foundation. Dr. Snyderman lives on the East Coast with her family. She is passionate about horses, travel, and hiking. Click here to visit her website