Medical Dialogues

05/07/2025

Can just 1 teaspoon of flaxseed a day make your breasts grow?

An Instagram post claims that 1 teaspoon of flaxseed a day makes your breasts grow. However, upon being fact-checked, it is found that the claim is Mostly False. Flaxseed is nutrient-rich but has minimal impact on noticeable breast tissue growth. Doctor experts have refuted this claim and called it mostly false.

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The Instagram post claims that just 1 teaspoon of flaxseed a day will make your b***s grow. The claim is Mostly False.ClaimAn Instagram post titled "After 11 Years as a Heart Surgeon, Here Are...

05/07/2025

Can castor, coconut oil, baking soda remove moles in three nights?

An Instagram post claims that castor oil, coconut oil, and baking soda remove moles and warts in three nights. However, upon being fact-checked, it is found that this claim is False. These ingredients aid skin care, but no evidence supports their effectiveness in removing moles or warts in three nights. Doctor experts have refuted this claim and called it False.

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An Instagram post claims that applying a mixture of castor oil, coconut oil, and baking soda will make moles and warts disappear in three nights. The claim is False.ClaimAn Instagram post titled...

05/07/2025

In an unfortunate incident, Padma Shri awardee Dr Munishwar Chandra Dawar, renowned for treating patients for a nominal fee of just Rs 20, passed away on Friday at the age of 79.

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05/07/2025

In a significant patient-centric move, Alkem Laboratories Ltd., one of India's largest pharmaceutical companies, has launched PRAYAS- a dedicated Patient Assistance and EMI Support Program aimed at improving access to life-saving biosimilars for cancer patients across the country.

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04/07/2025

Holding a Delhi-based clinic liable for failed hair transplant surgeries, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC), New Delhi, has directed the clinic to pay Rs 6 lakh to a patient. The court noted that the clinic failed to produce any document showing authorisation or license to perform modern scientific hair implantation procedures and it also lacked government approval to engage the concerned doctors for such treatments.

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New Delhi: Holding a Delhi-based clinic liable for failed hair transplant surgeries, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC), New Delhi, has directed the clinic to pay Rs 6 lakh...

03/07/2025

An Instagram post claims that paste of slaked lime & baking soda can eliminate warts completely. The Medical Dialogues Fact Check Team, along with experts Dr Divya Siddavaram and Dr Ruby Sachdev, found this claim to be false. Slaked lime is a skin irritant with no proven effect against HPV.

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An Instagram reel claims that a paste of slaked lime, baking soda and water eliminate warts completely. The claim by the user is False.ClaimIn an Instagram reel it is claimed that a paste of slaked...

03/07/2025

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has blacklisted a senior doctor serving as an Assessor and imposed strict sanctions on a private medical college in Karnataka.

Read the full news here: https://medicaldialogues.in/health-news/nmc/nmc-blacklists-assessor-blocks-mbbs-pg-medical-seats-expansion-at-karnatakamedicalcollege-in-inspection-bribery-case-150992

03/07/2025

On Doctors' Day, medical students from Chalmeda and Surabhi Medical Colleges highlighted their ongoing demand for pending stipends. The appeal continues as they seek timely resolution from relevant authorities.

02/07/2025

Fact Check: Claim of Top Officials of Delhi Medical Council Being Suspended is Misleading

The claim that top Delhi Medical Council officials have been suspended is misleading. The Health & Family Welfare Department has asked the DMC for a detailed response within three days to verify the suspension. The document raises concerns and seeks clarification, not confirming any suspension. Hence, the claim is MISLEADING.

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https://medicaldialogues.in/fact-check/fact-check-claim-of-top-officials-of-delhi-medical-council-being-suspended-is-misleading-144603

New Delhi: The viral news claiming that top officials of the Delhi Medical Council have been suspended is Misleading. Contrary to the claim, an official document from the Health & Family Welfare...

02/07/2025

Can honey and onion boost immunity by up to 200%?

In an Instagram reel, it is claimed that honey and onion can boost immunity by up to 200%. The reel by the user besthealthsutras is captioned "Some remedies." The user makes multiple health claims in the video which include, "Do you know honey and onion can boost immunity up to 200%? Carrots and lemon can flatten and clean your stomach, Ginger and honey clean your lungs, and Turmeric and orange can protect you from chronic diseases"

The viral video has racked up 67.3 million views, 1.6 million likes, 2,793 comments, and 2.5 million shares. The reel can be accessed here.

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A viral Instagram reel claims that honey and onion can boost immunity by up to 200%. This claim is False.ClaimIn an Instagram reel, it is claimed that honey and onion can boost immunity by up to...

02/07/2025

Social media posts claiming to show Dr Manmohan Singh's "last photo" from AIIMS are FALSE

Following the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on December 26, 2024, a photo began circulating on social media, claimed to be his final image from AIIMS Hospital. However, this photo is False and is found to be an earlier image from 2021

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Following the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on December 26, 2024, a photo began circulating on social media, claimed to be his final image from AIIMS Hospital. However, this photo...

02/07/2025

On Doctors’ Day, students from Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, Raipur, took the opportunity to bring attention to pending hostel construction and recent exam fee changes in the presence of the CM and Health Minister.