The myth: no problem is too small for your doctor

The truth: if everyone ran to their GP for every problem, the next available appointment would be in, oh, February 2012. So perform personal triage. Turn to a GP if any of the following happens without explanation: severe pain, especially in the chest; trouble with breathing, hunger or thirst; high fever. Blood in your stool or urine? Add that, too. And keep an eye on moles that morph.

Sep 12, 2012

Twenty-five popular myths busted

History is littered with falsehoods that have suckered billions. Here’s your guide to separate fact from fiction

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    Michael11:10pm Thursday 13th September 2012 ESTReport Abuse

    yeah, you need a time machine to keep your appointment - and that was with Doctor Who?

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    paul f05:55pm Thursday 13th September 2012 ESTReport Abuse

    Myth 27 is this: "The latest articles you read on Yahoo are always fresh and cutting edge"

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    marc02:51pm Thursday 13th September 2012 ESTReport Abuse

    february 2012? is this whole article from like 2000 or something?

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