Health
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Yes! You can be a big eater and still have peptic ulcer
Many people get this bacterial infection as a child, but it rarely develops into a peptic ulcer while most people…
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Beware, pneumonia is not caused by cold
There are over 30 different causes of pneumonia but they have been grouped into four types; bacterial, viral, mycoplasma and…
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Is it true these five home remedies trigger abortion of unwanted pregnancy?
United Nations Sexual and Reproductive Health Agency revealed that nearly half of all pregnancies, totalling 121 million each year throughout…
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How true is claim babies can be grown in a bag instead of womb?
Claim: A Facebook user claims babies can be grown in a bag. Babies cannot be grown in a bag as…
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Recurring conspiracy theory claims COVID-19 vaccines infect users with HIV
Claim: A viral WhatsApp message and image links HIV to COVID-19 and smallpox vaccines Our findings show these claims are…
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Claim broccoli prevents or cure breast cancer is misleading
Claim: A viral WhatsApp message claims broccoli can prevent and cure breast cancer. While it is true Sulforaphane (SFN), a…
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Fact-checking several claims on causes of kidney disease
Claim: A Facebook user shared a post with several claims on the functionality of the kidney and related diseases. Three…
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Beware! Oral sex can cause throat cancer
Claim: Oral sex can lead to throat cancer. Our findings reveal that the HPV which causes cervical, vulva, penis and…
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How true is claim MRIs show scary images of babies?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive imaging technology that produces three-dimensional detailed anatomical images. Most MRI machines are large,…
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Is it true coconut water stops diarrhea?
Claim: Coconut water stops diarrhea. Our findings show this claim is misleading because coconut water is only used in relation…
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