Have you received the e-mail about breast cancer and antiperspirant? Or the sales pitch about a pill that can melt away pounds in minutes? Thanks to the Internet, medical misinformation spreads like wildfire these days. Here are six medical myths to be aware of ... and one truth that can help you sort fact from fiction.

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When it comes to your health, don't be fooled. Be skeptical about claims and do your research. The Health Encyclopedia in MyHumana — your personal home page on www.humana.com — can help you separate fact from fiction.