Fact-check: ‘Natural’ remedies can’t cure asthma

June 1, 2022

Debunking four misleading claims about home-based remedies for the major noncommunicable disease among adults and the most common chronic disease among...

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Flaxseed: No cure for thyroid problems

May 27, 2022

While flaxseed is a rich source of essential fatty acids, especially omega-3 fatty acids, more research is needed regarding the possible risks and benefits of...

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No, marijuana cannot cure cancer

May 23, 2022

Studies have explored the possible benefits of medical marijuana on cancer symptoms and treatment side effects. There is an overwhelming amount of support...

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Video warning against eating bitter gourd with ladyfinger gets 88 million FB views

May 19, 2022

A video claiming that “consuming bitter gourd or white radish after ladyfinger results in food poisoning, skin diseases and even death” is incomplete and false...

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Fact-check: Sunscreens don’t cause cancer

May 17, 2022

Most of the unfounded fears are essentially about the chemical ingredients seeping into the skin and entering the bloodstream. People use sunscreens to...

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Fact-check: MSG is safe for human consumption

May 11, 2022

Despite several claims of adverse health effects of MSG, studies find that the widely used food additive does not pose any serious hazards to the body. A...

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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-check: Vaccinated people are not more likely to die of COVID-19

April 27, 2022

A tweet claiming that “Government of Canada data shows the triple vaccinated are over 5x more likely to die of COVID-19 than the unvaccinated” is based on...

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Don’t ignore period pain

April 20, 2022

Resorting to home remedies found on social media to help manage period pain, without seeking medical opinion, can deter early diagnosis and timely treatment of...

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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...