The flagship initiative of DataLEADS and signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) takes its battle against medical misinformation to the global arena.
A widely circulated WhatsApp forward falsely claims that the Delta variant of COVID-19 can’t be detected through swab tests.
IISER Kolkata clarified that no such evidence has been found in any papers published by the institute.
Two YouTube videos with thousands of views claiming use of alum powder, turmeric powder, rock salt can prevent the growth of mucormycosis are misleading and the claims in the videos are false. There is no scientific research to suggest that herbal remedies prevent or treat mucormycosis.
A WhatsApp message claiming that humidity caused due to use of masks causes Mucormycosis (black fungus) is misleading. Experts highlight that people with poorly managed diabetes and a weak immune system are at a high risk of mucormycosis.
Despite a crackdown on misinformation, unproven cures and remedies continue to find their way on social media.
Intake of a few drops of Aspidosperma Q in water will not immediately increase the oxygen level in the body
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