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The Myth#1

"Eating papaya causes miscarriage"

Credibility12/100 · Mostly False

The Science

Ripe papaya is safe during pregnancy. Only raw, unripe papaya in very large amounts may pose a small risk — but ripe papaya eaten normally is perfectly fine.

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30 health myths · Science-backed explanations

All Health Myths

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#1
Eating papaya causes miscarriage
Mostly False
#2
Drinking cold water after a meal causes cancer
Mostly False
#3
Giloy cures COVID-19 and all infections completely
Mostly False
#4
Cow urine (gomutra) cures diabetes and cancer
Mostly False
#5
Eating non-veg during fever worsens the illness
Mostly False
#6
Drinking lemon water on empty stomach cures thyroid problems
Mostly False
#7
Turmeric milk cures any type of cancer
Partially True
#8
Eating curd at night causes cold and throat problems
Mostly False
#9
Diabetics should completely avoid rice and roti
Partially True
#10
Homeopathy has no side effects and is always safe
Partially True
#11
Sour foods like amla and lemon should be avoided during fever
Mostly False
#12
BP medication should be stopped once blood pressure becomes normal
Mostly False
#13
Sitting under a fan or AC after exercise causes joint pain
Mostly False
#14
Ghee and coconut oil are heart-healthy and unlimited quantities are fine
Mostly False
#15
Insulin injections are addictive and should be avoided as long as possible
Mostly False
#16
Eating crab causes skin diseases and infections
Mostly False
#17
Antibiotics should be taken for all fevers and coughs
Mostly False
#18
Drinking water while standing causes knee pain and arthritis
Mostly False
#19
Black seed (kalonji) oil cures every disease
Mostly False
#20
Drinking a lot of water flushes out kidney stones by itself
Partially True
#21
Children should not be given eggs as they cause heat in the body
Mostly False
#22
TB is caused by eating cold food or sleeping on the floor
Mostly False
#23
Using mobile phones too much directly causes brain tumors
Mostly False
#24
Drinking jeera (cumin) water every morning cures all digestive problems permanently
Partially True
#25
A person with dengue should not eat any solid food
Mostly False
#26
Applying mustard oil inside the nose prevents all respiratory infections
Mostly False
#27
Women should not exercise during their periods
Mostly False
#28
Having sex during pregnancy harms the baby
Partially True
#29
Vitamin C megadoses can cure a cold within hours
Partially True
#30
Sleeping immediately after a meal causes stomach problems and obesity
Partially True