Fact or Myth
Food and beauty claims, checked with practical advice and source links. Start with curd and milk together: portions and storage or antiperspirant as a face primer: why to skip the hack. Each guide explains the limits and when to seek medical help.
116 posts in this series
Fact or Myth: Does Very Hot Chai Cause Cancer? The IARC View
Does very hot chai cause cancer? Only very hot drinks are in the 2016 cancer finding. Here is what it means, and…
Fact or Myth: Does Sugar Feed Cancer? What Really Happens
Does sugar feed cancer? Not on its own. Why a PET scan lights up, why cutting sugar cannot starve a tumour, and…
Fact or Myth: Does Sunlight Help Newborn Jaundice (Peeliya)?
Is sunlight for newborn jaundice safe or useful? No. Why hospital light is controlled, why the sun is not, and which signs…
Fact or Myth: Throw Away the First Milk (Colostrum)?
Should you throw away the first milk after birth? No. Colostrum is the newborn's first feed, small in amount, and enough for…
Hangover Symptoms: What Eases Them and What Is Only a Myth
Hangover symptoms explained: what truly eases them (water, a light meal, rest), which fixes are myths, and when to call 999 for…
Fact or Myth: Do Painkillers Always Damage Your Kidneys?
Do painkillers damage kidneys? Partly true. Which painkillers strain kidneys, who is at risk, and safer habits to talk over with your…
Fact or Myth: Does a Drip (Glucose) Give You Energy When Weak?
Does a glucose drip give energy when you feel weak? Mostly a myth. What a drip really holds, its risks, and what…
Fact or Myth: Is Nashta (Breakfast) the Most Important Meal?
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Partly true: vital for children and diabetes medicine users, less so for others.…
Fact or Myth: Does Walking Barefoot on Grass Improve Eyesight?
Does walking barefoot on grass improve eyesight? No, but daylight protects children from myopia. The facts, plus foot safety for diabetes and…
Fact or Myth: Is Dark Chocolate Really a Health Food?
Is dark chocolate healthy? Partly true. What cocoa offers, what the percentage means, and a sensible portion without the health halo.
Fact or Myth: Does Sitting Close to the TV Ruin Children’s Eyes?
Is sitting close to the TV bad for kids' eyes? Myth, but it can signal poor vision. Signs a child needs an…
Fact or Myth: Does Sugar Make Children Hyperactive?
Does sugar make kids hyper? It's a myth, and careful tests show why parents see it anyway. Plus the real reasons to…
Fact or Myth: Does Reading in Dim Light Damage Your Eyes?
Does reading in dim light damage your eyes? Myth: it causes strain, not harm. What really drives short sight in children, and…
Fact or Myth: Does Haldi (Turmeric) Fix Arthritis Pain?
Does haldi fix arthritis? No. Here is what turmeric can and can't do for joint pain, why kitchen haldi is too little,…
Fact or Myth: Does Chai Dehydrate You? Caffeine and Water
Does chai dehydrate you? Mostly a myth. Caffeine's mild effect, how many cups is fine, pregnancy limits, heat, Ramadan and children explained.
Fact or Myth: Does Eating Fruit at Night Cause Weight Gain?
Does eating fruit at night cause weight gain? Myth. Why total calories matter, not the clock, plus portions, juice traps and diabetes…
Fact or Myth: Does Gajar (Carrot) Improve Your Eyesight?
Do carrots improve eyesight? Partly true: gajar protects eyes short of vitamin A, but won't remove glasses. The science and the wartime…
Fact or Myth: Five Claims From the Family Group
Check five familiar food and beauty claims, find the original source, and know what to ask before changing your routine.
Curd and Milk Together: Safety, Portions and Storage
Can you mix dahi and milk? Understand dairy tolerance, baby feeding rules and safe storage without a compulsory waiting gap.
Antiperspirant on Your Face: Why to Skip the Primer Hack
Underarm antiperspirant is not a face primer. Learn about sweat versus oil, safer makeup habits and what to do after eye exposure.
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