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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Fact-check: ‘Green juice’ cannot cure cancer

May 6, 2022

Juicing removes fiber from fruits and veggies; consuming them in a solid form is the healthier option. Fiber is known to be effective in preventing certain...

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Fact-checking: Why context matters

April 13, 2022

Although vaccines may contain mercury, formaldehyde and aluminium, there’s no cause for concern. There are several stories on social media claiming that...

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Why I became a fact-checker: A story of loss, resolve & hope

April 1, 2022

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What drives me to fight health misinformation is the hopelessness of my 12-year-old self. As a fact-checker, I take my job very seriously. I know that it can...

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Why We Fact-Check Health Misinformation

September 30, 2021

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It is important to focus on the context of online social networks, which have fundamentally changed the way information is produced, consumed, and transmitted...

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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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Real vs fake Remdesivir injections: Know the difference

May 12, 2021

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An injection named Covipri is circulating on social media, with many referring to it as the Remdesivir injection. Here’s all you need to know how to...

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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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YouTube videos suggesting home remedies to increase oxygen are False

May 4, 2021

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There is no scientific evidence to prove that a combination of camphor, cloves, carom seeds and a few drops of eucalyptus oil can help in increasing oxygen...