Exposing health myths: How sneaky science misled the public in 2023
Science isn't flashy. It's notoriously boring, uncertain and unsexy. And there's a risk to health and life if we aren’t more questioning.
Science isn't flashy. It's notoriously boring, uncertain and unsexy. And there's a risk to health and life if we aren’t more questioning.
A national newspaper reported that 25 new cases had been confirmed in the north-central state. This is incorrect, health officials said.
Vigilance against Aids denialism is important, particularly in Africa where access to information and inclusive healthcare is still patchy.
There is no publicly available data to support the claim, and experts say claims like this encourage medical xenophobia.
A quick internet search yields scores of adverts for supplements containing ashwagandha. But is the plant all it's made out to be?
In 2021, we fact-checked dozens of claims that certain herbal mixtures could cure a range of diseases.
What are Nigerian doctors' grievances? And why do they leave the country in such high numbers?
According to the internet, one of South Africa’s favourite beverages, rooibos tea, can cure many ills. But are these claims accurate?
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