Fact Check Health - Page 3
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
Fact Check: All kidney stones cannot be dissolved by just drinking water
The claims of dissolving kidney stones of any size within 3 hours of drinking water boiled with fennel seeds is false
By Neelambaran A Published on 10 Aug 2024 9:39 PM IST
Fact Check: No, ginger-lemon-garlic drink canāt remove belly fat in 3 days
Losing belly fat requires exercise and diet control over an extended period
By Neelambaran A Published on 7 Aug 2024 2:21 PM IST
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 12:57 PM IST
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 6:32 PM IST
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 3:27 PM IST
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 10:51 AM IST
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 10:32 AM IST
