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Brain health ‘Fitness Tracker’ offers early Alzheimer’s warning

September 2, 2023

Early detection through accessible and scalable home-based devices could be a game-changer in Alzheimer’s prevention and management Alzheimer’s...

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There’s no scientific proof that alum water can cure COVID-19

May 12, 2021

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A video shared thousands of times claims that alum water can save people from contracting the deadly virus and make coronavirus patients healthy. The claim is...

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No, taking a concoction of pepper, honey and ginger will not cure COVID-19

May 7, 2021

Despite a crackdown on misinformation, unproven cures and remedies continue to find their way on social media A message detailing research on a potential...

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This tonic of leaves cannot cure HIV

March 1, 2021

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There is no scientific evidence to prove that a health drink made of Indian date leaves, sacred fig leaves, and Cynodon leaves can cure HIV. A...

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Can red ant chutney cure Coronavirus?

January 9, 2021

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Multiple Facebook posts claim that red ant chutney (sauce) is the divine medicine for coronavirus. We fact-checked the claim and found the origin of this...