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In medicine, effectiveness is not the same as efficacy. Here’s what you need to know vaccine

In medicine, effectiveness is not the same as efficacy. Here’s what you need to know

Lois Ugbede April 26, 2021

Have you ever heard the words efficacy and effectiveness being used interchangeably? You probably have used them...

Can excessive bathing be harmful to your body? Here’s what experts say bath shower (2)

Can excessive bathing be harmful to your body? Here’s what experts say

Lois Ugbede April 19, 2021

Claim: The screenshot of a report by Mail Online makes several claims about showering. These claims are...

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No proof putting garlic clove in the ear helps relieve ear pain, infection

Lois Ugbede April 13, 2021

Claim: A viral meme claims inserting garlic clove helps remove pain in the ear While studies have...

Yes, taking pain relievers after or before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine can be risky

Silas Jonathan April 13, 2021

Claim: a viral WhatsApp message claims that taking painkillers such as diclofenac after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine...

Is there truly a new HIV vaccine with 97% antibody response rate?

Lois Ugbede April 12, 2021

Claim: The screenshot of a report making the rounds claims a new HIV vaccine has a 97%...

Sucking a woman’s breast will not reduce her risks of breast cancer breast feeding

Sucking a woman’s breast will not reduce her risks of breast cancer

Roselena Ahiable April 8, 2021

Claim: Having your spouse suck your breasts will reduce chances of getting breast cancer. False. Although it...

Do Resident Doctors in the UK and US pay for residency as claimed by Ngige?

Lois Ugbede April 6, 2021

Claim: The minister of Labour and employment, Chris Ngige, claims resident doctors pay to enter residency in...

After denigrating COVID-19 Vaccine, Fani-Kayode takes AstraZeneca jab Femi-Fani-Kayode

After denigrating COVID-19 Vaccine, Fani-Kayode takes AstraZeneca jab

Lois Ugbede April 2, 2021

A former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has received his first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. The...

No scientific proof Agbalumo cures morning sickness in pregnant women

Lois Ugbede March 31, 2021

Claim: A Twitter post claims Agbalumo (African Star fruit/apple) helps with morning sickness. While Agbalumo helps some...

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Ewedu as a ‘one-size-fits-all’ herbal remedy

Lateef Sanni March 29, 2021

Since the novel coronavirus hit Nigeria February 2021, there has been an abundance of information regarding how...

In medicine, effectiveness is not the same as efficacy. Here’s what you need to know

Can excessive bathing be harmful to your body? Here’s what experts say

No proof putting garlic clove in the ear helps relieve ear pain, infection

Yes, taking pain relievers after or before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine can be risky

Is there truly a new HIV vaccine with 97% antibody response rate?

Sucking a woman’s breast will not reduce her risks of breast cancer

Do Resident Doctors in the UK and US pay for residency as claimed by Ngige?

After denigrating COVID-19 Vaccine, Fani-Kayode takes AstraZeneca jab

No scientific proof Agbalumo cures morning sickness in pregnant women

Ewedu as a ‘one-size-fits-all’ herbal remedy

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One nest at a time: The march to save The Gambia’s green turtles

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