Does Chewing Cashew Tree Bark And Swallowing Its Juice Extract Neutralise Snake Bite Venom? Umoh Umoh On September 29, 2022, an X user, @NgomaTshiamo made a post claiming that chewing and swallowing the juice extracted from the bark of cashew trees can neutralise the venom of a poisonous snake. The caption on the post which […]
Does Chewing Pawpaw Seeds Clear Intestinal Worms?
Does Chewing Pawpaw Seeds Clear Intestinal Worms? A verified handle on X claims that chewing at least 5 seeds of pawpaw twice a month can help clear intestinal worms. The post which was made on March 16, 2025,by a Safo Nyame Herbal Therapeutics asserts that: “Let’s clear intestinal worms by chewing at least 5 pieces […]
Does Eating Instant Noodles 2-3 Times A Week Lead To Increased Risk Of Heart Disease, Stroke And Diabetes?
Does Eating Instant Noodles 2-3 Times A Week Lead To Increased Risk Of Heart Disease, Stroke And Diabetes? On February 27, 2025, an Instagram user, awareness_of_success posted an image with the text, “EATING INSTANT NOODLES TWO TO THREE TIMES A WEEK HAS BEEN LINKED TO AN INCREASED RISK OF HEART DISEASE, STROKE & DIABETES”. The […]
Does Drinking Boiled Corn Silk Dissolve Kidney Stones And Reverse Hepatitis B?
Does Drinking Boiled Corn Silk Dissolve Kidney Stones And Reverse Hepatitis B? There is a video claiming that drinking boiling corn silk dissolves kidney stones and reverses Hepatitis B . On March 11, 2025, a verified handle @ononoherbals on X that usually posts medicinal herb cures and treatments posted a video with the caption: “Using […]
CLAIM: Taking Paracetamol During Pregnancy Is Linked To Children Having ADHD And Autism
On January 8, 2025, an Instagram content creator @tomandlaurenhealth posted a video clip from an unidentifiable news channel that reported that taking paracetamols during pregnancy can be linked to children having Autism and ADHD. The 1 minute 52 seconds footage was shared on the platform with the caption: “Not so “safe and effective” after all. […]
CLAIM: Doctors who found evidence that the MRNA was linked to turbo cancer die in plane crash
CLAIM: 8 doctors who died in a plane crash in Brazil found evidence linking mRNA vaccines to turbo cancer.
VERDICT: While six oncologists and two medics were aboard, only two had cancer-related specialties, and the concept of turbo cancer is a debunked myth associated with anti-vaccine narratives.
How often do you need to deworm? Here’s all you need to know
A doctor shared a video on X showing worms being removed from a human body during surgery.
The post elicited questions about deworming frequency, with some X users seeking guidance from the doctor.
This article provides an overview of the different types of intestinal worms, their symptoms, risk factors, and available treatments.
CLAIM: Bacteria Grows in Uncircumcised Women’s Vagina
CLAIM: An X user, A. A. ALHAJI OF NUPELAND (@AAAlhaji21), claims that bacteria grow in female genitals if not circumcised.
VERDICT: The narrative that uncircumcised women are more likely to have bacterial growth in their genitals and that this may lead to increased sexual desire and promiscuity is NOT backed by any scientific evidence. Hence, the claim is FALSE.
CLAIM: Is Cold Water Responsible for Jaundice in Babies During Pregnancy?
Claim: A TikTok user recently asserted that consuming cold water during pregnancy does not lead to jaundice in babies.
Verdict: TRUE! Studies and experts reveal cold water consumption during pregnancy does not induce jaundice in babies; instead, jaundice is caused by a yellow substance (pigment) known as bilirubin.
Fact-checking claims on Diabetes and its cure in Nigeria
A video shared on Facebook by a page known as “Eco puzzling” claimed that a Nigerian doctor, Dr. Dave Sullivan, has discovered a cure for diabetes has gone viral on the social media platform.
The video featured a news anchor purportedly with Channels TV featuring the alleged doctor, who reportedly claimed a cure with an effectiveness of 96% has been discovered.
According to the video, taking just one pill a day could save individuals from diabetic foot complications.
The video footer read: “30,000 Nigerians cured of diabetics.”
