Series Foreword All of us have questions about our health. Is this normal? Should I be doing something differently? Who should I talk to about my concerns? And our modern world is full of answers. Thanks to the Internet, there’s a wealth of information at our fi ngertips, from forums where people can share their personal experiences to Wikipedia articles to the full text of medical studies. But fi nding the right information can be an intimidating and diffi cult task—some sources are written at too high a level, others have been oversimplifi ed, while still others are heavily biased or simply inaccurate. Q&A Health Guides address the needs of readers who want accurate, concise answers to their health questions, authored by reputable and objective experts and written in clear and easy-to-understand language. This series focuses on the topics that matter most to young adult readers, including various aspects of physical and emotional well-being, as well as other components of a healthy lifestyle. These guides will also serve as a valuable tool for parents, school counselors, and others who may need to answer teens’ health questions. All books in the series follow the same format to make fi nding informa- tion quick and easy. Each volume begins with an essay on health literacy and why it is so important when it comes to gathering and evaluating health information. Next, the top fi ve myths and misconceptions that surround the topic are dispelled. The heart of each guide is a collection
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