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Wearing a tight underwear lowers a man’s sperm count
Publisher’s rating: True. However, its link to infertility remains uncertain
The review reports that tight underwear can raise testicular temperature and may affect sperm quality and production. It says the direct link between this temperature increase and infertility remains uncertain.
hot and cold compression can prevent heart attacks
Publisher’s rating: False
Drinking Lemon Ginger Tea Fight Indigestion
Publisher’s rating: The claim is Half True
Stop taking multivitamins as you can get dependent on them and they offer no health benefits
Publisher’s rating: Most research studies show little to no benefit from multivitamin use; however, some dieticians say that multivitamins can be a useful addition for individuals with restrictive diets, and busy lifestyles.
Vitamin C cream can remove dark spots in 10 seconds
Publisher’s rating: False
Consuming lemongrass aids in lowering cholesterol levels and improving heart health.
Publisher’s rating: Lemongrass may lower cholesterol, but effects have only been seen in laboratory rats, not clinical trials.
Related reporting lists a section titled “Lemongrass Herbal Tea (lowers cholesterol & blood pressure).” The supplied excerpt provides no supporting evidence for that effect and does not discuss heart health.
eating cucumber 2-3 times a day can help you lose weight
Publisher’s rating: Mostly False
sitting in chest-deep water at 40°C can cause rapid weight loss
Publisher’s rating: False
ash gourd juice is the ultimate detox drink
Publisher’s rating: False
“El coronavirus fue creado artificialmente en un laboratorio chino financiado por Estados Unidos”: #Falso
Publisher’s rating: Falso
Sitting in 40°C water can lead to 500g-3kg weight loss
Publisher’s rating: Medical experts say no evidence to support the claim
Can cumin and turmeric water induce periods within a day?
Publisher’s rating: This claim is FALSE.
eye yoga and acupressure can remove glasses in 15 minutes
Publisher’s rating: False
tamarind seeds can cure arthritis
Publisher’s rating: False
انتشار متحور كورونا جديد في مصر يشبه السلالات السابقة وينتشر بقوة
Publisher’s rating: خبر كاذب
consuming ginger thrice in a week removes fat from liver
Publisher’s rating: Mostly False
Video shows actor Kevin Costner and Dr. Mehmet Oz discussing treatment for chronic lung diseases.
Publisher’s rating: False