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Fact Check: Can water from lemon, bay leaf and turmeric extract cure diabetes? More scientific proof needed
Despite some of the ingredients suggested in the video having some medicinal benefits, there is no scientific proof to substantiate the claims of...
By Neelambaran A Published on 3 Nov 2024 9:45 AM IST
Fact Check: Hair growth remedy using onion, garlic combo can be effective; experts advise caution against overuse, allergies
An Instagram video has gone viral which claims to have a natural remedy to induce hair growth. The video suggests viewers apply oil extracted from...
By Neelambaran A Published on 2 Nov 2024 11:20 AM IST
Fact Check: Blood sugar, obesity cannot be reduced by celery stick recipe; lifestyle changes mandatory
The celery stick recipe suggested by an instagram user does not bring long term benefits of weight loss or blood sugar level reduction
By Neelambaran A Published on 24 Oct 2024 3:07 PM IST
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 3:36 PM IST
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 5:11 PM IST
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 11:27 AM IST
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 10:00 AM IST
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 Sept 2024 10:15 AM IST
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 Sept 2024 7:15 PM IST
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 Sept 2024 4:25 PM IST
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 3:24 PM IST
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 3:48 PM IST
