Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel For various reasons, Sri Lanka is a popular travel destination among Maldivians. Some Maldivians also come to Sri Lanka for advanced medical treatments. In this context, a viral WhatsApp message claiming that a large Maldivian contingent diagnosed with Swine Flu was getting treated at a private hospital in Sri Lanka […]
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People are highly interested in the safety and health implications of the foods they consume, including concerns about parasites and other contaminants. This interest is often amplified by the spread of misleading information on social media, where posts can quickly go viral and cause unnecessary fear or confusion. Accurate and clear communication about food safety […]
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Fact Checked by G. Rashmitha Diwyanjalee Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Food additives are substances added to food to enhance its flavor, appearance, texture, or shelf life. They serve various functions, including preserving food, improving taste, and maintaining consistency. These additives have been used for centuries, with ancient practices including the use of salt and […]
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Recently, a video is circulating on social media with a claim suggesting that Celsius and Monster energy drinks contain harmful levels of cyanide and that the vitamin B12 variant (cyanocobalamin) used in these drinks is derived from hydrogen cyanide sourced from human sewage treatment plants. Social Media Claims The video circulating on Facebook and other […]
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Fact Checked By G. Rashmitha Diwyanjalee Concerns about the impact of Electromagnetic Field (EMF) radiation from Wi-Fi routers on both plant growth and human health have gained attention recently. Claims that Wi-Fi radiation can inhibit plant growth and pose health risks to humans need to be scrutinized. This article investigates the validity of these claims […]
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Facebook ads are often used to promote fashion and beauty products online. A viral promotion of a breast beauty serum, claiming to have the miracle power of preventing breast cancer in women, has been widely made on social media platforms for the past few years. However, after checking with health agencies and medical experts, we […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel AstraZeneca, one of the leading vaccine manufacturers, has admitted in a legal submission that the COVID-19 vaccine they have manufactured can cause blood clotting and a reduction of platelet count in the body. With this news, many social media users in Sri Lanka started to blame the Indian government and […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media posts claimed that a doctor had succumbed to a Salmonella infection, sparking widespread curiosity. In response, the FactCrescendo team conducted an investigation to uncover the veracity of these claims. Here are our findings. Social Media Posts: “Sad demise of Dr. Thariq Huzni Caffoor attached to the Eye hospital […]
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During hot weather, numerous health advisories circulate about how to take care of your body, such as the claims of drinking cold water in hot weather. Recently, we came across information suggesting that washing your hair before showering could potentially rupture brain blood vessels. Social Media Claim Recently, we discovered messages on Facebook claiming that […]
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One of the strategies adopted by drug dealers to lure young clientele is mixing substances with over-the-counter pain remedies and other familiar products, at times even candy products. As a result, once in a while, viral advisory messages get shared about the detrimental effects of certain candy products. But how many such claims are really […]
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