5 strange summer myths, debunked

Understand the facts about bugs, pools, bears, and other seasonal hazards to help stay safe this summer.

Jan, 2026

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For many people, summertime means sunshine and time spent with family and friends. But the warm weather can also bring burns, bites, germs, and a lot of misinformation about how to treat them.

Khushbu Patel, DO, a doctor of family medicine in Leawood, Kansas, debunks some of the most common—and downright strange—summer health myths, providing the facts to keep your season safe.