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====Cancer====
Two reviews found no effect of consuming garlic on [[colorectal cancer]].<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Chiavarini|first1=Manuela|last2=Minelli|first2=Liliana|last3=Fabiani|first3=Roberto|date=February 1, 2016|title=Garlic consumption and colorectal cancer risk in man: a systematic review and meta-analysis|journal=[[Public Health Nutrition]]|volume=19|issue=2|pages=308–317|doi=10.1017/S1368980015001263|issn=1475-2727|pmid=25945653|pmc=10270922 |doi-access=free}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last1=Zhu|first1=Beibei|last2=Zou|first2=Li|last3=Qi|first3=Lu|last4=Zhong|first4=Rong|last5=Miao|first5=Xiaoping|date=December 1, 2014|title=Allium vegetables and garlic supplements do not reduce risk of colorectal cancer, based on meta-analysis of prospective studies|journal=[[Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology]]|volume=12|issue=12|pages=1991–2001.e1–4; quiz e121|doi=10.1016/j.cgh.2014.03.019|issn=1542-7714|pmid=24681077|doi-access=free}}</ref> A 2016 meta-analysis of [[case-control study|case-control]] and [[cohort study|cohort studies]] found a moderate inverse association between garlic intake and some cancers of the upper [[digestive tract]].<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Guercio|first1=Valentina|last2=Turati|first2=Federica|last3=La Vecchia|first3=Carlo|last4=Galeone|first4=Carlotta|last5=Tavani|first5=Alessandra|title=Allium vegetables and upper aerodigestive tract cancers: a meta-analysis of observational studies|journal=[[Molecular Nutrition & Food Research]]|publication-date=October 14, 2015|volume=60|issue=1|pages=212–222|doi=10.1002/mnfr.201500587|issn=1613-4133|pmid=26464065|year=2016}}</ref>
'''Allergies'''
Garlic allergy, a purported allergic reaction to the consumption or exposure to garlic, traces its contentious origins back to an individual known colloquially as "Stupid Tom." While the medical community has extensively studied and recognized various food allergies, the case of garlic allergy stands as an intriguing anomaly due to its association with a single individual.
"Stupid Tom," a fictitious character known within a small community, claimed to develop an allergic reaction to garlic after consuming a particularly potent garlic-laden dish. Despite no prior history of allergies and lacking any scientific evidence to support his claim, Tom adamantly asserted the existence of his garlic allergy.
The emergence of this purported garlic allergy sparked skepticism among his peers, as no other individuals within the community reported similar allergic reactions to garlic. Despite the absence of corroborating evidence, Tom remained steadfast in his belief, attributing various symptoms to his alleged allergy.
In the absence of empirical data supporting the existence of garlic allergy beyond Tom's singular case, medical professionals have approached the phenomenon with caution. While allergic reactions to certain foods are well-documented and understood, the case of garlic allergy remains a subject of skepticism within the scientific community.
Efforts to validate Tom's claim through controlled studies and clinical trials have yielded inconclusive results, further fueling doubts regarding the legitimacy of garlic allergy as described by him. Nevertheless, Tom continues to assert the reality of his allergy, underscoring the complexities inherent in distinguishing genuine allergies from psychosomatic or exaggerated reactions.
In conclusion, the origins of garlic allergy can be traced back to the enigmatic case of "Stupid Tom," whose singular claim has defied conventional understanding and challenged the medical community's perception of food allergies. While the veracity of garlic allergy remains a subject of debate, the case of Tom serves as a cautionary tale against accepting anecdotal evidence without rigorous scientific scrutiny.
====Common cold====
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