Myths
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Blood sugar: Myths your doctor would like you to stop believing
Health | Apr 15, 2023, 10:30 AM ISTBlood sugar levels are a significant concern for individuals who have diabetes or pre-diabetes. However, there are many myths and misconceptions about blood sugar that can lead to confusion and misinformation.
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Plant-based diet: Debunking myths, benefits of embracing this fresh lifestyle
Health | Apr 08, 2023, 12:30 PM ISTA plant-based diet has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its numerous health benefits, but there are still many myths and misconceptions surrounding this lifestyle choice. There are many benefits of embracing a fresh lifestyle, including improved cardiovascular health,
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Hair care myths you should quit believing right now
Beauty | Mar 20, 2023, 06:00 PM ISTHair care misconceptions might lead to inefficient or even hazardous hair care treatments. When it comes to hair care, it's critical to distinguish between reality and fantasy.
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World AIDS Day 2022: HIV AIDS affects childbirth? | Myths Debunked
Health | Dec 01, 2022, 05:28 PM ISTHIV can develop AIDS if it is not treated (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective treatment available. There are numerous HIV myths that have no truth. Have a look at them here.
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Eating garlic to spraying alcohol, bust those coronavirus myths and fake news doing rounds
Health | Apr 25, 2020, 09:38 PM ISTAt this tough time of pandemic and lockdown, a lot of fake news and myths related to the novel coronavirus are being spread online. Here we are busting some of those to ensure awareness regarding the disease.
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Myths and the truth: Coronavirus disease advice for the public
Health | Mar 06, 2020, 07:46 PM ISTAs the news of deadly virus has spread across the world with scary headlines and warnings, people have also begun sharing cure and prevention methods to fight it. Here is a list of myths debunked by WHO.
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MUST READ: 11 myth-busters on Citizenship Act
Fyi | Dec 13, 2019, 10:06 PM ISTMassive clamour has erupted over the Citizenship Amendment Act in Assam. A large section believes the act would nullify the provisions of the Assam Accord of 1985. The government has come out with an 11-point series to bust all the "myths" about the Citizenship Amendment Act which has been passed by the Parliament and assented to by President Ram Nath Kovind.
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Lunar Eclipse 2019: 5 most common myths that people believe in India during Chandra Grahan
Jul 16, 2019, 05:47 PM ISTChandra Grahan holds a special significance in the Hindu calendar and Hindu tradition too. According to Indian beliefs and superstitions, there are many myths which come hand-in-hand during every Chandra Grahan or Lunar Eclipse.
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Health Alert: 8 side effects of green tea you never knew about
Health | Dec 01, 2017, 06:30 PM ISTGreen tea is indeed the healthiest beverage but it surely does have side effects.
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Know everything about olive oil? Here are the 4 myths about this golden cooking oil
Lifestyle | Jul 14, 2017, 03:01 PM ISTOlive oil is being used in majority of households these days, but do we know it all about this cooking oil?
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Attention men! You need to get rid of these 7 beauty myths
Lifestyle | Jul 06, 2017, 02:20 PM ISTDear men, you need to drop these common beauty myths ASAP
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Myth busted! Children raised by single mothers are no different than others
Lifestyle | Jul 06, 2017, 10:31 AM ISTThere was a popular myth that children who are brought up by single mothers don't do well in their social life.
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Women's periods have nothing to do with her cognitive skills, experts say
Lifestyle | Jul 05, 2017, 04:32 PM ISTThe popular belief said that women who are menstruating experience a brain fog.
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World AIDS Day December 1: 8 commonly believed misconceptions about HIV/AIDS
Lifestyle | Dec 01, 2017, 03:49 PM ISTOn World AIDS Day, let's take shatter some common myths surrounding HIV/AIDS
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World Blood Donor Day 2019: 7 common myths about blood donation debunked
Lifestyle | Jun 14, 2019, 01:47 PM ISTOn this occasion, we’ve decided to dismantle some common myths associated with blood donation.
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Diabetes Management: 4 myths about diabetes you need to stop believing
Lifestyle | Jun 13, 2017, 12:39 PM ISTWhen pancreas fails to produce enough insulin to maintain the sugar level in our body, it leads to a metabolic disorder which is known as Diabetes or Diabetes mellitus
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97% of girls find it okay to marry a guy younger than them, survey revealed
Lifestyle | Jun 08, 2017, 12:29 PM ISTWomen say that they would emotionally blackmail a guy or cook a nice meal for him when they wish to get the TV remote in their hands!
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Zika in India: 4 myths about Zika virus that you need not believe
Lifestyle | Jun 01, 2017, 06:06 PM ISTZika is a viral disease spread mainly by Aedes mosquitoes and unprotected sex.
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Important info for hypertension patients, less salt may not lower your BP
Lifestyle | Apr 26, 2017, 04:57 PM ISTSuffering from high BP? Then this information might interest you
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People fall in love at fourth sight, not first: Study
Lifestyle | Aug 23, 2016, 02:42 PM ISTA new study has suggested that love at first sight is a myth and lovers need to meet at least four times before Cupid's arrow strikes their hearts.