It’s well-known that cardiovascular diseases and, more specifically, heart attacks contribute to millions of deaths every year. Social media and mainstream media are filled with discussions on how to avoid heart attacks, treatment methods and how to help a person who suddenly gets a heart attack immediately. While some of such social media posts include […]
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We often come across many purported home remedies claiming to be cancer treatments. While many such methods can help alleviate some pain and symptoms, resorting to these practices, which are not clinically proven, is not advised since the excessive usage of such home remedies could have adverse effects. This is our investigation regarding recurring viral […]
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Due to the prevailing high temperatures in Sri Lanka, it is important to be vigilant about your health, especially those who have health problems. Extreme hot weather can be dangerous, and recently there have been reports of heatstroke causing people to faint and even sometimes causing deaths. Unfortunately, we also encounter misleading information that is […]
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Misinformation about health is everywhere on social media and can lead to widespread misunderstandings. With social media platforms on the rise, it has become easier than ever for people to share their opinions and beliefs, even if they are not valid. Unfortunately, this has led to many false health claims that can be dangerous to […]
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Last year, Thailand canceled the requirement for wearing masks in public. However, many Thai people continue to wear them in public, especially in enclosed areas such as shopping malls, trains, planes, and public transportation. In addition to preventing COVID-19 infections, many Thais still wear masks due to air pollution issues, specifically PM 2.5. Recently, the […]
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Trigger Warning: Disturbing Content Please be advised that this article contains information about Placentophagy, which may include disturbing visuals related to placenta consumption. If you are sensitive to graphic content or feel uncomfortable with the topic, please proceed with caution or refrain from reading. TikTok has become a popular platform for creating and sharing viral […]
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Nowadays, people are more health-conscious and pay closer attention to ways to improve their well-being. But unfortunately, some misleading information sometimes gets shared, albeit in good faith. Recently, viral social media posts claimed that automobile components emit dangerous levels of cancer-causing benzene fumes while parked under the hot sun for a few hours, hence advising […]
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This picture, stating the critical harm of wireless Bluetooth, was widely shared on the internet. The picture contains a wireless headphone image beside the image of the human brain, leading the readers to feel that Bluetooth headphones affect our brains. Facebook Post | Archive Another Facebook post about the potential risk of cancer from Bluetooth […]
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Kidneys are vital organs of human life. Hence, we often come across a number of social media posts highlighting the importance of healthy kidney functionality. However, the accuracy of the content mentioned in these is not guaranteed. This is our investigation of such a misleading post that claimed a drink made using scent leaves could help […]
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Human brain is arguably the most complex organ in the human body and recognized as the body’s command center, influencing every aspect of life. There are thousands of social media posts related to the human brain, its structure, and functional details. This is our investigation related to a viral social media post attributing to WHO and claiming to be seven […]
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