Labelling garlic as a cure for cancer is false, misleading

August 21, 2020

A Facebook page is promoting the use of garlic to kill brain cancer cells but the claim is false and misleading as there is no scientific evidence to prove...

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Truth or tall tale?

August 21, 2020

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As we grapple with the tsunami of misinformation, the truth must prevail. We need systems in place to ensure that every piece of information published on...

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Battling vaccine misinformation: MMR vaccine has no association with Autism

August 14, 2020

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There’s scientific evidence to prove that the MMR vaccine doesn’t cause Autism and there is no association between the two. A YouTube...

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How to battle medical misinformation

August 8, 2020

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Medical Mythbusters Malaysia recently debunked a viral message on contactless infrared thermometers causing permanent brain damage. The most effective solution...

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No, Vicks VapoRub will not help in reducing belly fat

August 6, 2020

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There is no scientific evidence to prove that Vicks VapoRub, a topical ointment used for nasal congestion and cough can melt away belly fat and eventually lead...

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Beware of apps that claim to check blood oxygen level, hackers are out to steal your data

July 30, 2020

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A viral WhatsApp message in India is asking people to click on a link to download a free app that monitors blood oxygen levels using one’s phone camera. The...

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Singapore’s single mistake

July 24, 2020

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As a country exposed to disease outbreaks in recent times, Singapore was able to draw on its previous experiences and contain the spread of the virus. However...

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Home-made blend of onion, lemon and honey will not prevent a heart attack

July 24, 2020

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A video viewed millions of times claims that heart attacks can be prevented by drinking onion juice mixed with lemon and honey. The claim is misleading. A...

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This video of undignified burial of dead bodies is from Indian state of Karnataka and not Russia

July 20, 2020

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A video that has been watched hundreds of times on youtube claims that the video highlights how Russia is secretly burying dead bodies. However, the video is...