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Ginger oil does not promote hair growth
Ginger oil does not promote hair growth

A viral advertisement claims that applying a serum containing ginger extracts stimulates hair follicles and promotes growth.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 13 April 2023 10:11 AM IST


Can lemon and baking soda solution help teeth whitening?
Can lemon and baking soda solution help teeth whitening?

A Facebook post with a natural teeth-whitening solution has gone viral on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 13 April 2023 9:40 AM IST


Can lemon peel kill cancer cells? The answer is NO
Can lemon peel kill cancer cells? The answer is NO

A post has gone viral on social media claiming lemon peel can cure cancer and is ā€œ10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy.ā€

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 11 April 2023 9:19 PM IST


Unrelated video from Indore shared as Hanuman Janmotsav in Hyderabad
Unrelated video from Indore shared as Hanuman Janmotsav in Hyderabad

A video of a massive crowd playing with colours is being shared on social media suggesting that it is from the recent Hanuman Janmotsav in Hyderabad.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 11 April 2023 5:16 PM IST


Can consuming eggplant water help you shed 10kg in a week?
Can consuming eggplant water help you shed 10kg in a week?

A video claiming that consuming brinjal-infused water help lose weight in a week is doing the rounds on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 10 April 2023 5:33 PM IST


Fake message alert: Mangoes and cold drink is not a deadly cocktail
Fake message alert: Mangoes and cold drink is not a deadly cocktail

A WhatsApp message alerting people not to guzzle cold drinks after eating mangoes is making rounds on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 10 April 2023 3:12 PM IST


Should new mothers eat the placenta after giving birth?
Should new mothers eat the placenta after giving birth?

A tweet advising new mothers to eat the placenta right after giving birth is doing the rounds on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 31 March 2023 5:15 PM IST


Can Rick Simpson Oil cure all types of cancers?
Can Rick Simpson Oil cure all types of cancers?

A post claiming a miraculous cure for cancer has gone viral on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 31 March 2023 10:01 AM IST


Can copper bracelets control sugar levels?
Can copper bracelets control sugar levels?

An advertisement claims that blood sugar levels can be lowered by wearing a copper bracelet.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 30 March 2023 11:03 AM IST


Copper magnetic bracelet won’t help in arthritis
Copper magnetic bracelet won’t help in arthritis

Social media users are claiming a copper bracelet can help treat arthritis.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 30 March 2023 10:53 AM IST


There is no magic diet to cure cancer, don’t believe viral post
There is no magic diet to cure cancer, don’t believe viral post

A post recommending a diet that can allegedly cure cancer has gone viral on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 28 March 2023 6:20 PM IST


Beware! Unproven Alzheimer’s remedies can lead to other health conditions
Beware! Unproven Alzheimer’s remedies can lead to other health conditions

A post claiming that coconut oil is effective in preventing Alzheimer’s disease is being widely shared on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 27 March 2023 6:58 PM IST


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