‘Fraudulent and misleading’: why pricey herbal mix touted as a remedy for HIV falls flat
There is still no cure for the HIV. Expensive treatments advertised on social media that claim otherwise should be ignored.
There is still no cure for the HIV. Expensive treatments advertised on social media that claim otherwise should be ignored.
Pet owners are responding to a home concoction shared on social media. But they are well-advised to steer clear.
A popular Facebook page, Facts SA, made an interesting claim about nutrition. But on this one, its “facts” were a little bloated.
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