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Given that irregular periods are a common challenge for many women, home remedies that claim to cure the problem are hugely popular. However, there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that any such remedy can induce menstruation instantly. By Tej Kumar Multiple YouTube videos in regional Indian languages claim to have found the magic potion that can induce menstruation within an hour! All one supposedly needs to make the miracle drink are ingredients easily found in most Indian kitchens – onions, turmeric, ginger, cumin, sesame, and fenugreek seeds. We found videos with similar cont...
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While tea is considered to be a go-to drink for coping with headaches, getting relief from migraine pain can be a challenge. It’s important to seek timely medical care. By Tej Kumar A viral YouTube video in Telugu language claims that migraine can be managed within a minute by drinking hot tea made of honey, lemon, and turmeric. The video has garnered more than 24k views. While tea is considered to be a go-to drink for coping with headaches, getting relief from migraine pain can be a challenge. The commonest cause of recurrent, severe headache, migraine can not only result in debilitating pain...
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The pandemic has exposed our knowledge gap. There’s an urgent need to promote evidence-based reasoning and interdisciplinary approach, powered by collaboration. By Jisha Krishnan India celebrates National Science Day on February 28 every year. It is a celebration of the discovery of the Raman Effect – a discovery that earned Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, an Indian physicist, the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. The idea behind the day was to encourage young minds to develop interest in science and understand its significance. Today, as the world struggles to cope with an unprecedented influ...
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Various factors affect the lung damage risk in COVID-19 infections and how likely the patient is to regain lung function. By Tej Kumar A viral image circulating on social media platforms, demonstrating the difference between a ‘normal lung’ and ‘COVID-19 lung’, is causing much distress and panic. On Instagram, the image has 1000+ likes, so far. Prompted by a reader request, we fact-checked the claim. Reverse Image Search on Google showed that the image is of a 20-year-old girl’s lung. She had suffered from severe COVID in Chicago last year and underwent a dual lung transplant. Does that mean t...
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A flagship initiative of DataLeads and signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network, First Check has 49 members from Australia, Africa, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Nepal, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom and Yemen. By Jisha Krishnan “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has,” American cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead had said. First Check, a flagship initiative of DataLeads and signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), is a ...
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Every year 4th February is observed as World Cancer Day – a day to raise awareness and strengthen the fight against the global cancer epidemic. It’s also important to address the ever-growing misinformation about cancer on social media. By Tej Kumar Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. According to the World Health Organization, many cancers have a high chance of cure if diagnosed early and treated appropriately. Sadly, the many myths and misconceptions about the disease often contribute to unfounded fears, causing delay in diagnosis an...
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Understanding how the internet and social media have changed out engagement with health (mis)information, and whether we, as individuals, can successfully evaluate veracity, is a vital task. By Dr. Debanjan Banerjee Our world is becoming increasingly digitalized. The COVID-19 crisis, lockdowns and social distancing has seen technology and digital connections emerging as the “new normal”. The internet is a popular resource to learn about health and to investigate one’s own health condition. Loads of statistics and raw data are now easily accessible, just a click away! It has almost become a rou...
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A viral WhatsApp video, circulating in India, peddles old misleading claims about the coronavirus in an engaging way. By Tej Kumar Amidst reports of surging COVID-19 cases across the globe, there has been a resurgence of old misleading claims about the coronavirus. Albeit in new packaging. Consider this viral WhatsApp video circulating in India, for instance. None of the claims are new, yet the presentation is engaging and inspiring people to share it widely. So, here’s debunking 6 common myths about COVID-19 that refuse to die: 1) Coronavirus pneumonia is a dry cough with no runny nose. Fact:...
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*Some studies suggest that consuming eight glasses of water per day is ideal for a healthy individual, but it is not a one\-size\-fits\-all solution\.*By Tej Kumar A viral Instagram reels video claims that drinking more than three litres of water is dangerous to health. The video has garnered more than 11 million views. While there is a grain of truth in the claims made, there is little scientific evidence to recommend that overconsumption of water is a serious health hazard for most people. Experts agree that drinking too much water can lead to hyponatremia, wherein sodium levels in the blood...
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While organic compositions of natural products, prepared under laboratory conditions, can complement the use of traditional drugs, homemade juices are unlikely to help one cope better with the chronic inflammatory disorder. By Tej Kumar An Instagram Reels video – that has garnered more than 29k views – claims that an easy way to manage asthma is to drink the juice made of garlic, parsley, carrots, and celery. Apparently, it opens up the airways and helps one breathe better. Can a homemade juice really help cope with asthma, a chronic inflammatory disorder induced by airway inflammation? There’...
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