COVID-19 vaccination: Beware of bogus dos & don’ts

August 2, 2021

While proper nutrition and hydration are essential for good health, there’s no evidence to support claims made by a WhatsApp forward to reduce the side effects...

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Honey and onion juice cannot cure asthma

July 28, 2021

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There is no cure yet for asthma. However, inhaled medications can control the disease, unlike home remedies that offer symptomatic relief at best. A Telugu...

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Liquorice, lemon & honey: No magic formula to boost oxygen levels in the body

July 23, 2021

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Contrary to what a viral YouTube video suggests, scientific studies show that the nutritive value of home remedies to increase oxygen levels in the body is...

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Delta variant of COVID-19 is not hard to detect

July 20, 2021

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A widely circulated WhatsApp forward falsely claims that the Delta variant of COVID-19 can’t be detected through swab tests. “This means that the virus...

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Cold drinks don’t lead to miscarriage in pregnant women

July 14, 2021

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While studies show that carbonated, artificially-sweetened soft drinks are harmful in several ways, there’s no evidence to support claims made by a viral...

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No evidence to prove that people become ‘silent spreaders’ after first dose of COVID vaccine

July 5, 2021

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IISER Kolkata clarified that no such evidence has been found in any papers published by the institute. A YouTube video, that has been gaining much traction...

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Vaccines don’t compromise one’s natural immunity

July 2, 2021

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Prominent Indian lawyer and activist, Prashant Bhushan, was called out on Twitter for posting misleading claims about COVID-19 vaccines. Twitter recently...

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False post about the use of anaesthesia circulates in India: No link between anesthesia and COVID-19 jab

June 28, 2021

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A viral WhatsApp message claims that using anaesthesia can be life-threatening for COVID-19 vaccinated people. This claim is false. ...

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Multiple YouTube videos falsely claim Covid-19 vaccination as ‘ineffective’

June 21, 2021

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Decoding the common narrative that leads to misinformation about vaccines and often causes vaccine hesitancy. There are viral YouTube videos in the Telugu...

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False claims touting cough syrup as ‘Covid-19 cure’ is misleading

June 14, 2021

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A YouTube video claiming Bromhexine syrup as a cure of Covid-19 is not backed up by any scientific evidence and is misleading people. A Youtube video with...