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“Ivermectin is a treatment after Covid and after vaccination, it is an effective medicine in all phases of Covid 19.”
Publisher’s rating: False
Papaya seeds can act as a natural contraceptive if swallowed whole, without chewing
Publisher’s rating: While consuming unripe or semi-ripe papaya, which contains latex with papain, may pose risks during pregnancy, including uterine contractions and miscarriage, but their use for birth control remains unsubstantiated
wearing tight underwear can reduce sperm count by 40%
Publisher’s rating: Half True
Research from related reporting says tight underwear may raise scrotal temperature and potentially lower sperm count over time, but the supplied excerpts do not establish a 40% reduction. Another source says tight underwear can increase scrotal temperature and damage sperm, without quantifying the effect.
Does application of soda, coffee, Colgate, tomato and lemon juice for 5 mins permanently remove hair from underarms?
Publisher’s rating: The claim by the user is False.
People over 30 shouldn’t leave their blanket abruptly due to cardiac arrest risk
Publisher’s rating: False. There is no scientific evidence that waking up suddenly at night can cause death
Republic TV’s video warning that a fourth wave of COVID-19 will hit India in January 2025.
Publisher’s rating: FALSE
FACTLY reports that the video is an old clip discussing a possible fourth wave in January 2023, not January 2025. It says that as of 16 December 2024, neither the Indian government nor health agencies had warned of a massive surge or another wave in January 2025.
„Neočekivano, analiza australskih uzoraka krvi potvrdila je nalaze sintetičke kontaminacije DNK iz (ne) cjepiva Pfizer i Moderna Covid-19.“
Publisher’s rating: Djelomično netočno, Manipulacija činjenicama
a DIY remedy can completely remove dark circles in 7 days
Publisher’s rating: False
Drinking Lemon Water Decrease Wrinkles And Blemishes
Publisher’s rating: Misleading
The review says there is no scientific evidence or medical consensus that drinking lemon water reduces wrinkles or blemishes. It notes that cited research concerns mice, topical applications, or citrus mixtures rather than drinking lemon water. It also reports that hydration may support skin health without directly reducing these imperfections.
a 5-second baking soda remedy can cure vision problems
Publisher’s rating: False
lemon grass can reduce plaque and prevent heart disease
Publisher’s rating: Mostly False
bamboo stem wax can cure vitiligo spots at home
Publisher’s rating: False
Эмийн фондын 80%-ийг хуурамч эм эзэлдэг орнуудын тоонд Монгол улс орсон
Publisher’s rating: Төөрөгдүүлсэн
Fact Check is drinking alkaline water good for your health and weight loss
Publisher’s rating: FALSE
Can honey and onion boost immunity by up to 200%?
Publisher’s rating: The claim is False.
Wearing a tight underwear lowers a man’s sperm count
Publisher’s rating: True. However, its link to infertility remains uncertain
Research from related reporting says that very tight underwear or trousers can affect sperm production, while another article cautions that everyday underwear choices are unlikely to make much difference for most healthy men. The excerpts do not establish that tight underwear causes infertility.
Alkaline water is beneficial for health
Publisher’s rating: There’s no evidence to prove any significant benefits of drinking alkaline water