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Fact Check: Don’t use Fevicol as a face mask; Here’s what dermatologist Jyoti Agarkar has to say
Fact Check: Don’t use Fevicol as a face mask; Here’s what dermatologist Jyoti Agarkar has to say

Fevicol is not meant to be applied on the face.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 13 July 2023 6:04 PM IST


No, cancer is NOT healing you in any way
No, cancer is NOT healing you in any way

Here's what you need to know

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 10 July 2023 11:30 AM IST


Fact Check: Can bathing within two minutes of intercourse prevent STDs?
Fact Check: Can bathing within two minutes of intercourse prevent STDs?

Sexually Transmitted Diseases can't be prevented by just taking a bath. Here's what you need to know.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 7 July 2023 7:57 PM IST


Fact Check: Donovanosis is an ulcer-causing STI, not a flesh-eating STD
Fact Check: Donovanosis is an ulcer-causing STI, not a flesh-eating STD

NewsMeter found the claim to be false as donovanosis causes ulcers but there is no evidence that it is a flesh-eating STD.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 7 July 2023 4:16 PM IST


Does Interphone Study link smartphone usage to brain tumors?
Does Interphone Study link smartphone usage to brain tumors?

No, conclusive evidence was found.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 6 July 2023 8:01 PM IST


Fact Check: Do colour bars on toothpaste tubes reveal ingredients? No
Fact Check: Do colour bars on toothpaste tubes reveal ingredients? No

A video of News Nation anchor Romita Tiwari has gone viral on social media with illogical claims.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 6 July 2023 6:17 PM IST


Fact Check: Can firming cream aid breast enlargement? Not true
Fact Check: Can firming cream aid breast enlargement? Not true

No cream or firming cream can help with breast enlargement. Do not fall for marketing gimmicks.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 2 July 2023 4:08 PM IST


Fact Check: No, blowing balloons for 10 minutes daily doesn’t cure cancer
Fact Check: No, blowing balloons for 10 minutes daily doesn’t cure cancer

'There is no need to waste time with unscientific treatments', said Dr. Tripti Deb.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 22 Jun 2023 5:31 PM IST


Myth Buster: Debunking myths around heart ailments
Myth Buster: Debunking myths around heart ailments

Know facts about Heart-related myths.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 22 Jun 2023 4:46 PM IST


Fact Check: Is a concoction of cumin and ginger enough to help you shed pounds? No
Fact Check: Is a concoction of cumin and ginger enough to help you shed pounds? No

Well! no magic bullet theory for weight loss though.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 20 Jun 2023 6:20 PM IST


Fact Check: Can an herbal mixture of ginger, garlic and cloves help women conceive?
Fact Check: Can an herbal mixture of ginger, garlic and cloves help women conceive?

A Facebook post claiming that consuming a mixture of garlic, turmeric, ginger and clove helps women conceive and also regulates the menstrual cycle is...

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 18 Jun 2023 5:15 PM IST


Fact Check: Can a concoction of juices unclog heart’s veins naturally? No
Fact Check: Can a concoction of juices unclog heart’s veins naturally? No

A viral Facebook post suggests that drinking a spoonful mixture of apple vinegar and the juices of lemon, ginger and garlic before breakfast every day...

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 15 Jun 2023 8:47 PM IST


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