Hits & Misses – 2008/12/31

Christmas myths debunked. From the British Medical Journal: poinsettias are not poisonous to people or animals; suicides do not increase at Christmas time; sugar does not make kids hyperactive; and eating late at night does not cause weight gain.

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  1. Nancy says:

    The antioxidant study is a real bummer. I’ve been taking them for years.

  2. Marcy says:

    Thanks for the explanation of the New York obesity tax. This makes the video of the Health Commissioner you linked to seem even more ridiculous.

  3. Jack says:

    Thanks for the poinsettia info. Now I don’t have to worry about my cat eating the leaves and berries.

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