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Fact-check: Mud baths not a blanket therapy

August 16, 2022

Spas and salons do have mud scrubbing treatments, but they can be used only on healthy skin for exfoliation purposes. It is not a magic bullet. You know that...

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Fact-check: Mother’s milk no substitute for vaccines

August 5, 2022

Vaccines are the most useful and lifesaving inventions in medical history. Beware of baseless claims that try to create panic and spread unscientific views on...

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Fact-check: St. John’s wort not superior to antidepressants

July 27, 2022

It’s understandable that patients would be tempted to prepare the herbal tea at home instead of consulting with a mental health expert. But St. John’s wort...

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Can men get breast cancer?

July 21, 2022

Biologically, both men and women are born with a small amount of breast tissue. It’s only during puberty that females begin developing more breast tissue...

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Fact-check: Milk + lemon not an instant remedy for piles

July 6, 2022

Patients with haemorrhoids, particularly those with bleeding haemorrhoids, must be treated by a qualified healthcare professional as early as possible. ...

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Internet searches on fake news, misinformation and disinformation peak during COVID-19

July 2, 2022

Google Search Trends indicate greater public interest in understanding and reporting misinformation amidst COVID-19 “infodemic” “We’re not just fighting a...

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Fact-check: Ice is not the cure, it may relieve symptoms

June 29, 2022

While compulsive ice eating or pagophagia is a health condition that calls for medical attention, chewing ice can also lead to dental problems, like enamel...

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Fact-Check: Ghee and cow milk do not cure cancer

June 23, 2022

On the contrary, some studies say that the consumption of dairy products like milk, ghee, and yoghurt can increase the risk of prostate cancer. A viral tweet...

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International Yoga Day 2022: Busting Yoga Myths

June 21, 2022

Misconceptions about yoga hold people back from stepping on the mat and starting the mindful practice. Yoga, which involves physical poses, concentration, and...

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Health misinformation: Each one spot one

June 15, 2022

If we realised how our emotions are being exploited and thoughts manipulated, we would make conscious choices, not swayed by sensationalism or bias. With so...