Health
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False! Beetroot juice does not kill cancer cells in 42 days
Claim: A Facebook post claims beetroot can kill cancer cells within 42 days. Verdict: False. The claim is not scientifically…
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Five reasons why Africa is central to US “America First” global health strategy
Full Text In September 2025, the United States (US) unveiled a new policy document titled the America First Global Health…
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World Cancer Day: Five viral cancer myths Nigerians still believe
Every year on Feb. 4, the world marks World Cancer Day: a global awareness day led by the Union for…
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Nipah Virus: What it is, how it spreads, and why it matters
Full Text India recently confirmed a new outbreak of the Nipah virus in the eastern state of West Bengal. The…
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Sperm quality affects fertility and miscarriage risk, not women’s appearance during pregnancy
Claim: A Facebook user claims that sperm quality can impact a woman’s body during pregnancy. Verdict: Misleading! Scientific evidence and…
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: What every woman should know
Every January, health institutions and activists create awareness around cervical cancer with a focus on eliminating it. If you are…
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Applying perfume on your neck does not alter thyroid function, as claimed
Claim: An Instagram user claims that spraying perfume on the neck can alter thyroid function. Verdict: Misleading! Research shows there…
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FALSE! No Nigerian agency warned of “extreme air pollution” during harmattan
Claim: Viral WhatsApp message allegedly from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns Nigerians about the current extreme air pollution harmful…
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2022 ACF Free cancer treatment, recirculated in 2026
Claim: The Africa Cancer Foundation is giving free breast cancer treatment Verdict: False. While the Africa Cancer Foundation provided free…
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Baking soda, lemon mixture does not cure mouth odour
Claim: A Facebook user, Joy’s Hair and Harmony, posted a video claiming that a mixture of warm water, baking soda,…
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