VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Taking night showers does NOT increase risk of stroke
Medical specialists dismissed any correlation between taking a bath no matter what time of day to high blood pressure, the main cause of stroke.
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VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FB posts, sites promote FAKE cure vs high cholesterol
Six Facebook (FB) pages and two websites are advertising a product they tout to be “safe” and “super effective” against high cholesterol and fatty liver. These are yet another health scam.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: ‘Sinusitis spray’ ads on FB are FAKE
Several Facebook posts are advertising an “all-natural” nasal spray that guarantees to cure sinusitis and rhinitis within seven to 14 days. These are scams.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Impostor site posts FAKE ‘ANC’ story on ‘instant cure’ for cataract, glaucoma
A website posing as ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) published a report on a product that allegedly treats two eye conditions without surgery. Cardiologist Dr. Willie Ong supposedly developed the cure.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Time Capsule ad of local celebrities, Vicki Belo FAKE
Fake advertisements are again circulating on Facebook (FB) featuring actresses and dermatologist Vicki Belo promoting a “magical gel” that works against scars, acne, melasma and other skin problems.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Sammi Egg Essence Mask NOT FDA-registered
Several FB pages uploaded videos claiming Dr. Vicki Belo and other Filipina actresses are promoting an egg mask that “moisturizes and brightens skin” and “prevents acne and aging.” These are fake.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: FB posts offering ‘assistance’ with SIM registration are SCAMS
Several posts on Facebook are offering help to netizens in registering their SIM cards online. These are scams.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Claim about not taking medicine for diarrhea NEEDS CONTEXT
An alternative medicine practitioner advised people not to take medicine when suffering from diarrhea or loose bowel movement. This needs context.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: CNN Philippines, DOH disown FAKE exposé on ‘hidden hypertension cure’
Several netizens are spreading links to a counterfeit “CNN Philippines” news report on a hypertension cure deliberately concealed from patients.
VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Neypro 1 Gold is NOT approved by FDA
Neypro 1 Gold is not on the Food and Drugs Administration’s (FDA) list of certified products as advertised.
