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Can this magic potion unclog blocked arteries naturally?
Can this magic potion unclog blocked arteries naturally?

It also claims that after drinking this magic potion, there will be no need for angioplasty or bypass surgery. It is potentially better than any...

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 25 Sept 2022 3:00 PM IST


Gymgoers beware! Trying Dry scooping can prove fatal
Gymgoers beware! Trying 'Dry scooping' can prove fatal

A video of the crazy way of taking pre-workout powder has gone viral on social media. Gymoholics never fail to find ways to gain the most from their...

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 21 Sept 2022 1:44 PM IST


Potato peels help get rid of acne scars? Viral claim is hoax
Potato peels help get rid of acne scars? Viral claim is hoax

A video suggesting a home remedy to remove acne scars has gone viral on social media. It suggests that applying potato peel every night can help get...

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 19 Sept 2022 5:41 PM IST


Can munching popcorn help build bones?
Can munching popcorn help build bones?

Social media users are claiming popcorn is the healthiest snack and helps in building muscles and bones.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 17 Sept 2022 8:11 PM IST


Myth busted: Drinking hot pineapple juice cannot kill cancer
Myth busted: Drinking hot pineapple juice cannot kill cancer

A screenshot of a bizarre home remedy to cure cancer has gone viral on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 17 Sept 2022 11:12 AM IST


Fair is not always lovely: Magical effects of Growflee face mask are marketing gimmicks
Fair is not always lovely: Magical effects of 'Growflee' face mask are marketing gimmicks

A post showcasing the magical and quick effects of a face mask is being widely shared on social media for quite a long time now.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 9 Sept 2022 8:54 AM IST


Wrapping feet in aluminum foil does not control joint pain: Viral claim is false
Wrapping feet in aluminum foil does not control joint pain: Viral claim is false

A post claiming the miraculous benefits of aluminum foil in controlling joint pain is being widely shared on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 7 Sept 2022 4:24 PM IST


Caution! Miracle foot pads do not detoxify body while sleeping
Caution! Miracle foot pads do not detoxify body while sleeping

Social media users are claiming that miracle foot pads help in detoxifying the body. It is claimed that just sticking the pads under the foot before...

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 6 Sept 2022 1:32 PM IST


Detox lungs while you continue smoking: False claim goes viral
Detox lungs while you continue smoking: False claim goes viral

An advertisement for a herbal syrup that claims to detoxify lungs after smoking is going viral. The ad claims, "Each breath you inhale with a puff of...

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 4 Sept 2022 5:21 PM IST


Is Monkeypox a Sexually Transmitted Infection?
Is Monkeypox a Sexually Transmitted Infection?

Monkeypox has been around since 1958. World Health Organization declared monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in July 22.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 13 Aug 2022 11:30 AM IST


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