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How medical mysteries fed monster myths

Vampires and werewolves and zombies, oh my! Where did all these monsters come from? Undiagnosed medical conditions might have fuelled the mythology behind some of these creatures. Norman and Tegan delve into why vampires drink blood, why werewolves howl at the full moon and how a hex might have its intended effect. References: ABC's FrankenScience: Can Vampires Get Syphilis? and Witchcraft or Just a Placebo? All in the Mind: What's behind a paranormal experience? Porphyria and Vampirism—A Myth, Sensationalized Moon and Health: Myth or Reality? The undead in culture and science Reversibility of apoptosis in cancer cells Medical practice and placebo response: an inseparable bond?

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  Is that glass of red wine over Christmas dinner good for you?

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  Infrared, ultraviolet and LED therapy – can lights cure us?

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  What's the lowdown on energy drinks?

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  Is sitting the new smoking?

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  Can collagen supplements keep your skin supple?

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  Are mobile phones giving us cancer?

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  Should you be avoiding nightshades?

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  Is NAD+ a miracle anti-ageing supplement?

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  Can't stop sneezing? What to do when hay fever hits

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  What on earth is grounding?!

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  MSG's messy myths and racist tropes

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  Why is the internet telling me to lower my cortisol?

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  Is melatonin the answer to a good night's sleep?

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  What it takes to avoid iron deficiency