As China had already implemented strict public health measures, such as lockdowns, mass testing, quarantine protocols, and travel restrictions, during various COVID-19 waves, a viral post recently circulated widely claiming that China declared a state of emergency due to a surge in respiratory illnesses, including Influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumonia, and COVID-19. Despite significant attention […]
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In a significant biosecurity breach, 323 vials containing live virus samples, including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus, have been reported missing from the Public Health Virology Laboratory in Queensland, Australia. This breach, which occurred in 2021 due to a freezer malfunction, only came to light in August 2023 during an audit. Authorities have called it […]
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False claims about food combinations frequently circulate on social media, sparking needless anxiety and misunderstanding. Among these myths is the assertion that combining persimmons fruit with bananas and yoghurt poses a health hazard. Social Media Posts Social media posts warned against consuming persimmons with yoghurt or bananas, claiming it causes food poisoning and citing an […]
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A viral post circulating on social media claims that Navjot Kaur Sidhu, the wife of Indian politician and former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu, was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer and given just a 3% chance of survival. Navjot’s claim further asserts that his wife cured herself within 40 days by consuming lemon water, raw turmeric, […]
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The claim “One bacon sandwich equals four cigarettes” is a striking comparison meant to draw attention to the cancer risk of processed meats, particularly bacon. It stems from the 2015 announcement by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) that processed meats are Group 1 carcinogens—the same category as tobacco. Social Media Claim Recently, […]
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Claim : A new product in India that can dissolve blood clots without surgery at a very low price !! Fact : This is a product that has been introduced previously. This was invented by an American scientist in 2013.And not cost effective With the advancement of medical science, modern equipment and tools have […]
Continue ReadingIn recent years, both coconut oil and vegetable oils have become subjects of heated debate regarding their health implications. Viral videos and social media claims often paint these oils in starkly contrasting lights, with coconut oil being hailed as a heart-healthy choice and vegetable oils criticized for their industrial processing. As these claims spread, it’s […]
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Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has become a global health concern. On August 14, 2024, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the mpox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). This decision was prompted by the rapid increase in cases, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other African nations, […]
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On August 20, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency due to the mpox virus. This new outbreak is caused by a different strain, clade I, compared to the clade II strain responsible for the 2022 emergency. The WHO’s declaration aims to raise awareness and prompt international action to control the virus’s […]
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Social media is often a breeding ground for various treatment methods for conditions such as cancer; however, many of these are misleading and without any scientific explanation. Yet, many social media users consume such unverified content widely. Let’s look at one such claim regarding the purported effectiveness of Vitamin B17 in killing off cancer cells. […]
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