“The cosmetic industry has capitalised on insecurities surrounding cellulite – promoting treatments that offer temporary results, at best.”
First Check rated this: Cellulite is normal, doesn’t need to be fixed
First Check
First Check is an Indian fact-checking project that checks health claims.
“Spirulina is a superfood and everyone should have it”
First Check rated this: Spirulina rich in nutrition, but not essential for all
“Cowwal’s Cow Urine is still being sold on major e-commerce sites”
First Check rated this: Cowwal’s Cow Urine doesn’t have FSSAI license
“Biodiversity is linked to better Mental Health”
First Check rated this: True.
“Irradiated foods are radioactive”
First Check rated this: False. Irradiated foods are not radioactive
“Hot water + pineapple ≠ cancer cure”
First Check rated this: False. These do not help cure cancer.
“Vaping a safe alternative to smoking”
First Check rated this: No, vaping not a safe alternative to smoking
“Home-made juices an antidote for H3N2 flu”
First Check rated this: False
“Soursop an alternative for cancer treatment”
First Check rated this: False. Soursop not an alternative for cancer treatment.
“Milk lemon an instant remedy for piles”
First Check rated this: False
“Mother’s milk is a substitute for vaccines”
First Check rated this: Mother’s milk no substitute for vaccines
“Monkeypox is a skin disease”
First Check rated this: False.
“Sunscreens can cause cancer”
First Check rated this: Sunscreens don’t cause cancer
“Bitter gourd juice can cure diabetes”
First Check rated this: False
“Honey and onion juice can cure asthma”
First Check rated this: False. Honey and onion juice cannot cure asthma
“Incense sticks ward off Covid-19”
First Check rated this: The claim is false and has no scientific evidence.
“COVID-19 vaccines make farmers sterile and is a government ploy to take over their land”
First Check rated this: False
“Virus shutout necklaces can protect you from coronavirus”
First Check rated this: False
“Home-made blend of onion, lemon and honey will not prevent a heart attack”
First Check rated this: False
“tying a sack of spices and camphor can protect you from Covid-19”
First Check rated this: False