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Autism Awareness Month: Debunking common myths about autism
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterised by behavioural, social and communication differences....
By Neelambaran A Published on 10 April 2025 9:30 AM IST
TB Awareness Month: Busting 5 common myths about the disease
TB declined from 28 persons per lakh population in 2015 to 23 persons per lakh population in 2022
By Neelambaran A Published on 23 March 2025 1:54 PM IST
Fact Check: Sunscreen causes skin cancer? Find the facts here
An instagram video claims that using sunscreen can result in skin cancer
By Neelambaran A Published on 5 March 2025 11:39 AM IST
Fact Check: Cinnamon water keeps type 2 diabetes in check? Know the truth
The consumption of cinnamon water alone cannot help in controlling type 2 diabetes as per various studies
By Neelambaran A Published on 18 Feb 2025 4:46 PM IST
Fact Check: Can bird flu be transmitted to humans? Doctors say itās rare, advise precautions
With bird flu outbreaks in Telangana and other states, there is ambiguity over whether humans will be affected by the virus
By Neelambaran A Published on 14 Feb 2025 4:36 PM IST
Fact Check: Can taking green chillies after drinking alcohol keep your liver safe?
A facebook video claims that eating green chillies can protect people from liver damage even after consuming alcohol.
By Neelambaran A Published on 8 Feb 2025 2:23 PM IST
How consuming hot tea or coffee on empty stomach can exacerbate gastritis, ulcers
Consuming black coffee or any hot beverages can exaggerate the symptoms of gastritis and worsen ulcers. This wont help in reducing weight or fat loss.
By Neelambaran A Published on 6 Feb 2025 9:00 AM IST
Fact Check: Onion juice reduces blood pressure? Viral claim is misleading
The instagram video claims that consuming onion juice continuously can reduce blood pressure which has limited scientific backing
By Neelambaran A Published on 27 Jan 2025 7:29 PM IST
Fact Check: Burn body fat by drinking water made from boiling garlic, cumin seeds? Letās find out
An instagram video claims that a concoction of garlic, cumin seeds and lemon can burn fat when consumed in empty stomach
By Neelambaran A Published on 22 Jan 2025 11:31 AM IST
Fact Check: Coriander seeds help regulate delayed periods? Letās find out
An instagram video claims that coriander seeds boiled in water can help in regulating periods.
By Neelambaran A Published on 18 Jan 2025 6:29 PM IST
Fact Check: Reduce weight by drinking concoction of green apple, cinnamon sticks and turmeric? Hereās the truth
The video suggests drinking water strained from boiling sliced green apples with cinnamon sticks in 300 ml water and turmeric powder.
By Neelambaran A Published on 31 Dec 2024 9:22 PM IST
Fact Check: Chewing cloves regularly improves oral hygiene? No, viral claim is misleading
The claims of chewing cloves regularly can result in improved oral health is misleading since it provides only temporary relief
By Neelambaran A Published on 20 Dec 2024 9:15 AM IST
