Ready to be Picked
Darla Carter reviews Don’t Swallow Your Gum for the Louisville Courier Journal.
Book Signing and Discussion – IUPUI
Please join us as we welcome Indiana Univeristy School of Medicine faculty authors, Aaron E. Carroll, MD, MS & Rachel C. Vreeman, MD, MS as they discuss and sign copies of their quirky yet enlightening new book, Don’t Swallow Your Gum.
Debunking Common Household Myths – Fox 59 TV
Aaron and Rachel appear on the Fox 59 Morning Show to talk about Don’t Swallow your Gum!
Press on DSYG Spreads around the Country
The articles by Liz Szabo and Tami Dennis are seeing widespread coverage, including The Wichita Eagle, The Baxter Bulletin, The Town Talk, The Detroit News, The Austin-American Statesman, and The Kansas City Star.
Stuff We Love – Women's Health Magazine
Why we love it: This book, by Aaron Carroll, M.D. and Rachel Vreeman, M.D., answers all those questions you’ve wondered about since you were a kid…
A great endorsement for Don’t Swallow Your Gum! from Women’s Health Magazine.
Why We Believe Medical Myths
John M. Grohol, Psyd. writes a fascinating discussion of Sarah Kliff’s piece on Don’t Swallow Your Gum! and medical myths in general.
Common Health And Sex Myths Busted!
A very well done slideshow of myths written by us and published by Glamour (making us official contributors to the magazine)!
Chewing Gum, Spiders And Jellyfish Stings – All With A Dose Of Skepticism
Thirst is not a signal that you’re already dehydrated. Dog mouths are not cleaner than human mouths. And spinach doesn’t get extra credit as a strength-enhancer. Ha….
Tami Dennis blogs about Don’t Swallow Your Gum! in The Los Angeles Times.
When Myth Trumps Science
Whether it’s thinking that vitamin C can cure a cold, or that you must drink eight glasses of water a day, people cling to outdated medical lore long after it’s been shown to be wrong. Here’s why.
Sarah Kliff reports on Don’t Swallow Your Gum! in a Newsweek web exclusive.
Some Medical Myths Come Straight From The Doctor
Mom was right about lots of things: eating your vegetables, washing your hands and never running with scissors. But some of her other medical advice — such as waiting an hour after eating before swimming — just doesn’t hold water, according to the authors of two new books about health myths.
Liz Szabo reports on Don’t Swallow Your Gum! in USA Today.
