Health & medicine fact checks

Turmeric, neem leaves, apple cider vinegar, lemon water, intermittent fasting, and lifestyle changes effectively cured my wife’s cancer – Navjot Singh Sidhu

Publisher’s rating: MISLEADING

FACTLY reports that there is no scientific evidence or medical consensus that the listed ingredients or intermittent fasting can cure cancer. It says Sidhu later clarified that his wife’s treatment involved surgeries, chemotherapy, hormonal and targeted therapies, as well as a strict diet plan.

Can using fluoride toothpaste lower IQ ?

Publisher’s rating: The claim is misleading

The program Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho endorsed the product Mayon Miracle Oil that allegedly cures blindness among other diseases.

Publisher’s rating: Fake

„Velimir Beroš je UHAPŠEN zbog; EKSPERIMENTALNOG i genetskog i smrtonosnog cjepljiva, koje nema niti valjane dozvole za upotrebu, od kojega nažalost nastaje moždani ili srčani i smrt preko 5 – G mreže !!! A sada će biti svi oni UHAPŠENI i sprovedeni na vojni sud u Den Haag u 2025 godini za počinjeno kazneno djelo zločina protiv čovječnosti, pod imenom KORONA koja je i prevara stoljeća !!!”

Publisher’s rating: Netočno, Dezinformacija

ХПВ-ийн эсрэг вакцин үхэлд хүргэх, алцхаймер, аутизм үүсгэдэг

Publisher’s rating: Төөрөгдүүлсэн

Is eating French Fries worse than smoking cigarettes?

Publisher’s rating: The claim by the user is Misleading.

Can Black Pepper be used for Minor cuts and Bruises?

Publisher’s rating: Misleading

The review says black pepper may have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, but applying it directly to wounds can cause burning and tissue irritation. It says there is no scientific evidence or medical consensus supporting black pepper as a treatment for cuts and wounds, and recommends established first aid instead.

E-cigarettes are safe.

Publisher’s rating: False. E-cigarettes can have harmful effects.

Can Drinking Coconut Water With Lemon Juice Dissolve Stones?

Publisher’s rating: This claim by the user is FALSE.

ادعای انتقال ایدز از طریق کاشت ناخن

Publisher’s rating: گمراه‌کننده

Hormones injected into cows linked to human cancer risk

Publisher’s rating: FALSE! There is no conclusive scientific evidence to support this

Research from related reporting describes claims that milk from cows injected with genetically engineered growth hormone had higher levels of IGF-1, which it says is linked to human breast, colon and prostate cancers. This excerpt does not establish that the evidence for a human cancer risk is conclusive.

Loud snoring is a deep and restful sleep

Publisher’s rating: No, it could signal serious breathing issues

Related reporting published January 15, 2026, challenges the idea that snoring means deep, sound sleep and says it can contribute to sleep deprivation. The excerpt explains that snoring results from airflow obstruction as the airway narrows during sleep.

The consumption of fish and milk leads to white patches on skin

Publisher’s rating: Medical evidence supporting this claim is non-existent

Can Fenugreek Seeds Make Your Skin Clear?

Publisher’s rating: The claim is Half True

Consuming ghee, honey, butter, long pepper, saunth, black pepper, and rock salt can neutralize toxins in the food

Publisher’s rating: While all seven foods help remove toxins from the body, they should be used carefully in combination with one another.

Dat het spiraaltje er beter in zou gaan tijdens de maandstonden, is achterhaald.

Publisher’s rating: Eerder waar

The review finds that evidence on insertion pain is mixed: studies found no difference for some groups, while another found insertion less painful during menstruation. It concludes that the claim is partly supported, while noting that menstruation can also help rule out an unrecognized pregnancy.

A newspaper clipping that reports that when a patient understood the doctor’s prescription, the Medical Council cancelled the doctor’s certificate.

Publisher’s rating: FALSE

The clipping is not genuine news: it came from a Navbharat Times satirical article in the “HawaBaji” section, which publishes jokes and light-hearted content for entertainment. The article’s social-media disclaimer says its content is for readers’ enjoyment and should not be taken as Navbharat Times agreeing or disagreeing with it.

Japan has officially named COVID-19 vaccine as most deadly drug

Publisher’s rating: False

Can Fenugreek Seed Water consumption lead to Better Sleep?

Publisher’s rating: The claim is mostly false

கவனமாக இருங்கள். கழுத்து மற்றும் முதுகு எலும்பில் மசாஜ் செய்யும் போது கவனம் தேவை.

Publisher’s rating: false