In Kashmir, a refill plant supplying “fake sanitizers”, sealed

March 14, 2020

Amid coronavirus threat, a sanitizer refill plant was supplying fake sanitizers in the Ganderbal area of Kashmir. Six barrels of fake hand sanitizers sealed...

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Coronavirus Outbreak: How an epidemic of misinformation spreads on China’s WeChat

February 11, 2020

From rumours to unscientific claims to dubious health advice to numerous conspiracy theories, China’s most popular messaging platform, WeChat is infested with...

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Pregnant and waiting for baby – beware of fake news

December 17, 2019

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The youngest casualty of fake news is probably the little one in mummy’s tummy. Auntie ji’s advice to WhatsApp forwards to uncle’s point of view on...

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Can a neck massage or hair salon sink wash be a stroke risk?

November 29, 2019

A neck rotation or neck extension is widely sold as best relaxation technique and to make neck muscles tight. But neck massage or shampooing at the salon can...

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No, bee venom therapy is not safe!

November 22, 2019

Bee venom is traditionally used to relieve various medical conditions. Patients need to be fully informed of the dangers of bee venom therapy before undergoing...

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Magic pills story for weight loss is fake

September 23, 2019

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A false story about a doctor from AIIMS with a fake image is going viral on the internet. We fact check and find that the claim of “AIIMS doctor discovers...

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Why it’s important to survive fake news about cancer

September 20, 2019

Thriving false and misleading cancer cures on social media platforms are ensnaring cancer patients at their most vulnerable stage. The impact of such...