Fact Check Health
Fact Check: Diabetes cannot be reversed by guava leaf, turmeric and black pepper concoction
An Instagram video claims that diabetes can be reversed within 10 days of consuming a drink prepared with guava leaves, turmeric and black pepper
By Neelambaran A Published on 20 Oct 2024 10:06 AM GMT
Fact Check: Ginger-turmeric tea canāt cure fatty liver; lifestyle, diet changes must
The social media claims of curing fatty liver within 21 days are misleading
By Neelambaran A Published on 18 Oct 2024 11:41 AM GMT
Fact Check: Video promoting mixture of curry leaves, coconut milk and jaggery as cure for hair fall, ulcers is misleading
The claims does not have scientific backing and more research is required to substantiate the claim.
By Neelambaran A Published on 6 Oct 2024 5:57 AM GMT
Fact Check: No, banana water canāt help clear bronchitis or cleanse lungs
Bronchitis cannot be cured by consuming water filtered from squeezed banana.
By Neelambaran A Published on 4 Oct 2024 4:30 AM GMT
Fact Check: Don't fall for health myths about fruit-vegetable combos
Several claims of medicinal benefits of different fruits-vegetables combo are being made, some of which are unscientific and misleading.
By Neelambaran A Published on 27 Sep 2024 4:45 AM GMT
Drinking water mixed with parsley, lemon juice won't clean kidneys
The claims by an instagram handle on parsley leaves, lemon juice mixed with hot water cleansing the kidneys are misleading
By Neelambaran A Published on 24 Sep 2024 1:45 PM GMT
Fact Check: Mixture of banana skin extract, sugar, lemons can damage teeth, not whiten it
Brushing the teeth with banana skin extract, sugar and lemon can cause dental caries and enamel softening resulting in tooth loss
By Neelambaran A Published on 20 Sep 2024 10:55 AM GMT
Fact Check: No, pain during childbirth is not equivalent to 20 bones breaking; viral claim is false
The claims of all women suffering similar pain during labour is totally false. There is no unit called dels to measure pain
By Neelambaran A Published on 30 Aug 2024 9:54 AM GMT
Fact Check: Chia seeds cannot help in weight loss; daily consumption can be counterproductive
Chia seeds can reduce appetite with high fiber content, but relying solely on chia seed water cannot reduce weight
By Neelambaran A Published on 17 Aug 2024 10:18 AM GMT
Fact Check: All kidney stones cannot be dissolved by just drinking water
The claims of dissolving kidney stones of any size within 3 hours of drinking water boiled with fennel seeds is false
By Neelambaran A Published on 10 Aug 2024 4:09 PM GMT
Fact Check: No, ginger-lemon-garlic drink canāt remove belly fat in 3 days
Losing belly fat requires exercise and diet control over an extended period
By Neelambaran A Published on 7 Aug 2024 8:51 AM GMT
Fact Check: Benefits of āGolden Milkā have no scientific proof; excess can cause harm
The claims on consuming 'golden milk' for relief from pains, insomnia and bloating lacks scientific evidence
By Neelambaran A Published on 30 July 2024 7:27 AM GMT
