Separating health care myth from fact – helpful resources from the blogosphere

The Web is filled with valuable information for staying informed about health care and ahead of the all-too-prevalent myths, if you know where to find it. Here are some of the most intriguing and informative articles from around the Internet.

The Doctor Who Championed Hand-Washing And Briefly Saved Lives (NPR, Shots: Health News from NPR)

Having doctors and surgeons wash their hands before surgery prevents infections and can save lives. Why was it so hard to get them to do it?

Dentists remove 10 million wisdom teeth each year. That might be way too many. (Vox)

Which is more painful: getting your wisdom teeth removed, or finding out it may have been unnecessary?

Implementing Health Reform: FAQs On Taxes And The ACA (Health Affairs Blogs)

Worried about the new taxes created by Obamacare? Check out this short blog for a good overview of the new tax forms and links to frequently asked questions.

No Smoke, but Haze Around E-Joint (The New York Times)

E-cigarettes are potentially a healthier alternative to cigarettes and are used as a way to quit smoking for many. How is this technology being used for what some would consider nefarious purposes?

New FDA rules will put calorie counts on menus (The Boston Globe)

Want to know how many calories are in that delicious movie popcorn you just bought? Maybe not, but within the next year, new FDA rules will go into effect that require many prepared food items, like movie theatre popcorn, to list calorie counts.

Want employees to use wearables? Pay for them (mHealthNews)

This recent study shows that the best way to get individuals to wear gadgets that track wellness and health is to get their employers to pay for them. More proof that you should ask your boss for the newest smart watch.

Study Suggests Wi-Fi Exposure More Dangerous To Kids Than Previously Thought (Forbes)

Wi-Fi may be harmful to children's' health. Myth, click-bait, or fact? Hard to tell, but read this article and be better informed to answer that question.

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