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MYTHS

What works and doesn’t once you have Covid-19
Coronavirus
/ 9 December 2020

What works and doesn’t once you have Covid-19

Myths abound about what works and doesn’t once you have contracted the virus. As the second wave engulfs the country here is what specialists have to say

By Boitumelo Kgobotlo
Unpacking the myths and misunderstandings in the Covid-19 vacuum
Health
/ 12 July 2020

Unpacking the myths and misunderstandings in the Covid-19 vacuum

The basics of epidemiology will help explain why some of the believable but incorrect propositions about the pandemic are wrong.

By Philip Machanick
Truths, lies and antiretrovirals
Article
/ 7 June 2012

Truths, lies and antiretrovirals

Although you can never stop taking antiretrovirals, rumours that these little pills will drive you mad are a bald-faced lie, writes Mia Malan.

By Mia Malan
Myth of the traditional family
Article
/ 17 May 2012

Myth of the traditional family

Throughout history and most societies marriage has always been the union of a man and woman. It’s a familiar claim and it’s wrong, says George Monbiot

By George Monbiot
Myths that kill
Article
/ 28 January 2011

Myths that kill

Rubber soles won’t electrically isolate you from the ground, and the metal of your car is what keeps you safe.

By Phillip De Wet

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