Fact Check Health - Page 3
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
Fact Check: Can oil extracted from egg yolks treat vitiligo?
Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease that cannot be cured, even if it can be managed.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 22 Feb 2024 1:44 PM GMT
Fact Check: Can banana peel, lemon and salt mix help remove tartar, whiten teeth?
Unlike plaque, you canāt remove tartar with brushing and flossing.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 12 Feb 2024 10:36 AM GMT
Fact Check: Guava leaf concoction to cure diabetes? Donāt fall for random social media posts
Guava leaf extract or guava tea is traditionally used as an anti-diabetic supplement to manage blood sugar levels. As of now, there is no proven cure...
By Sunanda Naik Published on 7 Feb 2024 6:34 AM GMT
Fact Check: Does HPV vaccine for cervical cancer cause infertility?
Here is all you need to know:
By Sunanda Naik Published on 5 Feb 2024 1:51 PM GMT
Fact Check: Can consuming too much caffeine lead to signs of schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a serious disorder and you cannot compare these symptoms with mild short-term cognitive disturbances.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 1 Feb 2024 3:00 PM GMT
