Health
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No evidence mixing kola nut, lime, ginger, others cures menstrual problems
Claim: A Facebook blogger claims the use of four pieces of kola nut, mixed with ginger, garlic and lime water…
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Decoration plant, Dieffenbachia, is dangerous but not lethal
Claim: A post that has been forwarded many times on WhatsApp claims a houseplant is toxic and has killed a…
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True, urine left in bladder may cause infections
Claim: Urine left for long in the bladder can cause kidney infection, urinary tract infection, and other infections. True, urine…
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Does waxing or shaving of woman’s pubic hair cause microscopic trauma?
Claim: A Gynecologist, Dr. Jen Gunther, warned that waxing or shaving of a woman’s pubic hair can cause ‘microscopic trauma’…
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Does corn silk cure diseases as claimed in this video?
Claim: A viral TikTok video, forwarded many times on WhatsApp in Nigeria, claims corn silk cures several diseases. More context…
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Experts say mixture of snail slime and evaporated milk cannot cure stroke
Claim: A Facebook user claims water gotten from snails (snail slime) and peak milk can cure partial or full stroke.…
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No evidence combination of lime leaf extract, hot drink cures toothache
Claim: Lime leaves extract and hot drink (ogogoro) cures toothache. There is no scientific evidence that shows the mixture (lime…
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Does sleeping without light help fight disease, boost intelligence?
Claim: A frequently shared WhatsApp message claims that sleeping at night without light helps to fight disease in the body,…
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