Have you ever hesitated before diving into a pool, trying to remember if it’s been at least 30 minutes since you ate? Or not itched a mosquito bite for fear that scratching would only make it worse?
Health myths buzz around summer pastimes — such as swimming, camping, hiking and picnicking — like so many gnats.
People have a hard time letting go of word-of-mouth wisdom, even when faced with good evidence to the contrary.
