‘Fact-checking is often neglected in medical discourse’

April 5, 2022

Health-related misinformation and disinformation are significant threats to public health. Fact-checking helps us to counter this by presenting the right...

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Home remedies for migraine may not be effective

March 4, 2022

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While tea is considered to be a go-to drink for coping with headaches, getting relief from migraine pain can be a challenge. It’s important to seek timely...

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National Science Day: Embrace scientific temper, fight health misinformation

February 28, 2022

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The pandemic has exposed our knowledge gap. There’s an urgent need to promote evidence-based reasoning and interdisciplinary approach, powered by collaboration...

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6 COVID-19 myths that refuse to die

January 10, 2022

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A viral WhatsApp video, circulating in India, peddles old misleading claims about the coronavirus in an engaging way. Amidst reports of surging COVID-19 cases...

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When social media blows up hazards of drinking water

January 6, 2022

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Some studies suggest that consuming eight glasses of water per day is ideal for a healthy individual, but it is not a one-size-fits-all solution. A viral...

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Beware of home remedies for asthma

December 10, 2021

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While organic compositions of natural products, prepared under laboratory conditions, can complement the use of traditional drugs, homemade juices are unlikely...

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No miracle cures for the heart

November 22, 2021

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YouTube videos advocate easy, home-based remedies that not only promise complete cure, but also prevention of future heart problems. However, there’s little...

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Bottle gourd juice can be toxic

November 19, 2021

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Research has established that consumption of bitter bottle gourd juice can be life-threatening. Yet the popularity of YouTube videos hailing the many virtues...

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What The Fact! – How information deficits fuel misinformation

November 16, 2021

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People tend to engage more with misinformation than factual information. The reason: misinformation promises quick-fixes, a quicker road to recovery and a...

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Smokers beware: No quick fixes to detox the lungs

November 12, 2021

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Despite social media posts declaring that “lungs can be easily detoxed after smoking” with homemade remedies, there’s...