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Does drinking urine improve eyesight? Viral post debunked
Does drinking urine improve eyesight? Viral post debunked

Dr. Sebi claims that he improved his eyesight by drinking his own urine.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 24 March 2023 4:24 PM IST


Fact Check: Can Gymnemag-D effectively control blood sugar levels? It’s complicated
Fact Check: Can Gymnemag-D effectively control blood sugar levels? It’s complicated

An advertisement with claims regarding Gymnemag-D and diabetes is making rounds on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 20 March 2023 6:59 PM IST


Fact Check: Instant noodles, instant damage, says Dr Fawad Ali
Fact Check: Instant noodles, instant damage, says Dr Fawad Ali

A post claiming downsides to consuming instant noodles is making rounds on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 20 March 2023 5:55 PM IST


Beware! Viral ads showing fat loss patches are marketing gimmicks
Beware! Viral ads showing fat loss patches are marketing gimmicks

An advertisement showing belly patches to cause a drastic body transformation is viral on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 16 March 2023 3:36 PM IST


Can bitter gourd and ginger juice heal damaged lungs of smokers?
Can bitter gourd and ginger juice heal damaged lungs of smokers?

A post claims that just by drinking a concoction of bitter gourd and ginger, smokers can detox their lungs.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 14 March 2023 5:51 PM IST


Does drinking Coke or Pepsi increase testicle size & increase testosterone?
Does drinking Coke or Pepsi increase testicle size & increase testosterone?

Hyderabad: A post claiming that drinking Coke or Pepsi makes the testicles larger and increases testosterone is doing the rounds on social media. The...

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 13 March 2023 5:46 PM IST


No, this viral cream cannot treat varicose veins
No, this viral cream cannot treat varicose veins

An advertisement claims that a medicated cream can cure varicose veins completely.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 13 March 2023 5:35 PM IST


Can Tourmaline Lymphvity slimming health socks help shed pounds in just 3 weeks?
Can Tourmaline Lymphvity slimming health socks help shed pounds in just 3 weeks?

A viral advertisement claims that Tourmaline Lymphvity Slimming Health Socks help shed pounds in just three weeks.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 12 March 2023 4:03 PM IST


No, smartphone vision syndrome does not cause permanent vision loss?
No, smartphone vision syndrome does not cause permanent vision loss?

A post claiming that a Hyderabad woman lost her eyesight due to excessive use of smartphone in the dark has gone viral on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 12 March 2023 3:47 PM IST


Don’t rely on `DME 6’ for diabetes explains Dr. Fawad Ali
Don’t rely on `DME 6’ for diabetes explains Dr. Fawad Ali

An advertisement for a diabetes control supplement is making rounds on social media

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 10 March 2023 3:20 PM IST


Having periods every month is normal, not toxic
Having periods every month is normal, not toxic

A social media user is calling having periods every month ā€œnot normal.ā€

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 27 Feb 2023 7:09 PM IST


Can a high doses of Vitamin C work as a natural contraceptive?
Can a high doses of Vitamin C work as a natural contraceptive?

A Facebook reel claims that Vitamin C acts as a natural contraceptive when it comes to unwanted pregnancy.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 24 Feb 2023 7:13 PM IST


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