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Unsolicited
e-mail health warnings: Truth or hoax
This week's issue of HEALTHbeat addresses the "dangers
of microwaving food in plastic," a worrisome
health rumor that gained extra life because it
was circulated and forwarded via email. Alarming
or disturbing email warnings, health-related
or otherwise, are tempting to pass along. The
message may be something that has concerned you
in the past and often your first instinct is
to warn friends and family of the hazard. But
before you fret unnecessarily or risk frightening
your loved ones without cause, it's worth the
time to verify the information and find out if
it is helpful or a hoax.
Here are some online sources that evaluate some
of the e-mails currently making the rounds:
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