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Fact Check: Cinnamon water keeps type 2 diabetes in check? Know the truth
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 itā€™s rare, advise precautions
Fact Check: Can bird flu be transmitted to humans? Doctors say itā€™s 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?
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
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
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? Letā€™s find out
Fact Check: Burn body fat by drinking water made from boiling garlic, cumin seeds? Letā€™s 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? Letā€™s find out
Fact Check: Coriander seeds help regulate delayed periods? Letā€™s 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? Hereā€™s the truth
Fact Check: Reduce weight by drinking concoction of green apple, cinnamon sticks and turmeric? Hereā€™s 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
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


Fact Check: Can lemon-ginger combo improve gut health? Hereā€™s the truth
Fact Check: Can lemon-ginger combo improve gut health? Hereā€™s the truth

An instagram video is viral with claims of ginger, lemon and green apple mixture reducing inflammation, improve gut health and immunity.

By Neelambaran A  Published on 16 Dec 2024 10:45 PM IST


Fact Check: Can skipping breakfast reverse type-2 diabetes? Hereā€™s the truth
Fact Check: Can skipping breakfast reverse type-2 diabetes? Hereā€™s the truth

An Instagram video claims consuming chia seeds or eggs in the morning or skipping breakfast entirely can reverse diabetes

By Neelambaran A  Published on 13 Dec 2024 10:15 AM IST


Fact Check: Can herbal ā€˜immunity boosterā€™ drinks save lives? No, donā€™t fall for unscientific claims by celebrities
Fact Check: Can herbal ā€˜immunity boosterā€™ drinks save lives? No, donā€™t fall for unscientific claims by celebrities

Former cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu has credited his wifeā€™s recovery from cancer to intermittent fasting and herbal drinks.

By Neelambaran A  Published on 6 Dec 2024 11:05 PM IST


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