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Heard a health rumour? Send it in, and see the truth behind common ones.
Why this matters
Health rumours spread faster than facts on family WhatsApp groups.
Checking a claim before sharing it protects your whole circle.
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Common myths — the truth
“BP medicine can be stopped once readings are normal.”
Readings are normal because the medicine is working. Stopping on your own lets BP rise again. Change doses only with a doctor.
“Diabetes can be cured by starving or crash diets.”
It cannot, and skipping meals can cause dangerously low sugar. Regular balanced meals, activity and treatment control it.
“Antibiotics are needed for every fever and cold.”
Most fevers and colds are viral; antibiotics do not help and overuse causes resistance. Use them only when a doctor prescribes.
“Vaccines are unsafe or unnecessary for children.”
Vaccines are among the safest, most effective tools we have and prevent dangerous childhood diseases. Follow the immunisation card.
“A painless breast lump is nothing to worry about.”
Most lumps are not cancer, but a painless lump can still be serious. Any new lump should be checked by a doctor.
“Applying toothpaste or ghee heals a burn faster.”
It traps heat and raises infection risk. Cool the burn under clean running water for 20 minutes instead.