This mix of medical misconceptions can be harmful to your health -

A mix of medical misconceptions may be hurting your pocketbook and harming your health. But there's a ready cure at hand. Take these two evidence-based findings that challenge conventional wisdom:

- When it comes to medical screenings and tests, more isn’t always better.

- Early detection may not be all that helpful with some conditions and diseases, contrary to popular belief.

Think twice before you leap into more medical testing or to letting your doctor order more screenings for you. You may not want to just say no. But you need to ask this smart, important question: Why?