Never Shower In A Thunderstorm [antikvár]

Introduction As a reporter for the New York Times, I'm used to writing about breaking news that affects millions of people—the latest breakthrough in unlocking the causes of cancer, a frightening trend in children's health, a controversy over a frequently prescribed medication, the spread of an outbreak of mad cow disease or avian influenza. But as soon as someone learns that I'm on the health beat for the Times, the inevitable question that has been nagging him or her for years weaves its way into conversation. Is my best friend's fear of the microwave oven justified? Is what my dad told me about baldness really true? Can that bottle of echinacea in my cabinet help me beat a cold? Can I save myself from a heart attack by coughing? And how can a guy tell if a woman is faking it in bed? XV