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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
Fact Check: Viral claims of cures for thyroid disorders using fruits and vegetables are false
Experts termed the claims as false since most thyroid disorders including autoimmune and hypothyroid requires continuous medications for cure.
By Neelambaran A Published on 16 July 2024 1:02 PM GMT
Fact Check: Claim of buttermilk with spice mixture healing ulcers in one week is misleading
Buttermilk is a coolant with pH value and hence acts as a coating in the stomach line bringing only a temporary relief
By Neelambaran A Published on 4 July 2024 9:57 AM GMT
Fact Check: Diabetes diabetes-controlling ability of moringa seeds needs conclusive scientific proof
A video in instagram has claimed that eating morniga seeds can help control diabetes, in the absence of large scale scientific proof.
By Neelambaran A Published on 27 Jun 2024 5:21 AM GMT
Fact Check: Claims of daily garlic consumption reducing cholesterol, blood pressure are false
In the absence of any large-scale studies on the role of garlic in improving immunity, reducing cholesterol and BP levels and detoxifying heavy...
By Neelambaran A Published on 24 Jun 2024 5:02 AM GMT
Fact Check: Can consuming sprouted fenugreek help regenerate lost hair?
There is no conclusive scientific evidence to back the claim.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 17 April 2024 8:06 AM GMT
Fact Check: No need to panic! Mumps infection is all under control; here are dos and donāts
Such severe complications due to mumps are rare. Mumps usually subsides within 2 weeks.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 11 April 2024 4:36 AM GMT
Fact Check: Ditching normal water for āalkaline waterā wonāt do wonders for health
Here's all you need to know
By Sunanda Naik Published on 12 March 2024 12:17 PM GMT
Fact Check: No, washing hair with baking soda doesnāt promote hair growth; high pH makes hair dry
Baking soda has a pH level of 9, therefore increasing friction between fibres and causing damage.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 4 March 2024 1:05 PM GMT
Fact Check: Can water containing fluoride turn toxic if boiled?
The concentration of fluoride present in the tap water has been considered to be safe.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 1 March 2024 6:58 AM GMT
Fact Check: Can an onion-mint mixture reverse hair greying?
Although both onion and mint have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, there is no scientific evidence to back the claim.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 26 Feb 2024 11:56 AM GMT
Fact Check: Can consuming Aparajita tea cure diabetes?
Here is all you need to know:
By Sunanda Naik Published on 25 Feb 2024 8:46 AM GMT