Debunking three controversial COVID-19 claims

August 19, 2021

A YouTube channel called ‘Unmask Express’ has been consistently making unscientific claims about the vaccines against COVID-19, RT-PCR tests and the existence...

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First Check broadens its horizons beyond Asia

August 16, 2021

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The flagship initiative of DataLEADS and signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) takes its battle against medical misinformation to the...

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Cow’s heart not used as replacement for human heart

August 10, 2021

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An old Facebook post claiming that a woman’s failing heart was replaced with a cow’s heart is back in circulation. The bizarre claim is based on a half-truth...

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COVID-19 vaccination: Beware of bogus dos & don’ts

August 2, 2021

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While proper nutrition and hydration are essential for good health, there’s no evidence to support claims made by a WhatsApp forward to reduce the side effects...

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Liquorice, lemon & honey: No magic formula to boost oxygen levels in the body

July 23, 2021

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Contrary to what a viral YouTube video suggests, scientific studies show that the nutritive value of home remedies to increase oxygen levels in the body is...

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Delta variant of COVID-19 is not hard to detect

July 20, 2021

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A widely circulated WhatsApp forward falsely claims that the Delta variant of COVID-19 can’t be detected through swab tests. “This means that the virus...

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Cold drinks don’t lead to miscarriage in pregnant women

July 14, 2021

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While studies show that carbonated, artificially-sweetened soft drinks are harmful in several ways, there’s no evidence to support claims made by a viral...

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No evidence to prove that people become ‘silent spreaders’ after first dose of COVID vaccine

July 5, 2021

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IISER Kolkata clarified that no such evidence has been found in any papers published by the institute. A YouTube video, that has been gaining much traction...

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Vaccines don’t compromise one’s natural immunity

July 2, 2021

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Prominent Indian lawyer and activist, Prashant Bhushan, was called out on Twitter for posting misleading claims about COVID-19 vaccines. Twitter recently...