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No, consuming alcohol does not permanently cure high blood pressure.
According to the World Health Organization, hypertension (high blood pressure) is too high a pressure in the blood…
Moderate consumption of pineapple does not pose risks for pregnant women
A rumor has been circulating recently in the Central African Republic, suggesting that consuming pineapple could cause miscarriage.…
No, consuming fruits does not cure cancer
Circulated by word of mouth, the rumor claims that “eating fruits cures or kills cancer.” This information is…
What can we know about unsafe abortion?
The Central African Republic continues to grapple with unsafe or clandestine abortion, a phenomenon that affects many parts…
No, Vitamin A does not make children mediocre
The Central African Republic continues to grapple with numerous epidemic and pandemic diseases that pose a public health…
False, the BCG vaccine is not charged for
The Bacille de Calmette et Guérin (BCG) vaccine is the only approved vaccine against tuberculosis, providing protection for…
The medications for treating sickle cell disease do not increase painful crises
Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that can cause painful crises. It is an inherited condition,…
False, okra does not cause sexual weakness in men
An assertion claiming that okra pods cause sexual weakness in men is false, as confirmed by health specialists…
The polio vaccine does not make children sterile
The Central African Republic continues to face numerous epidemic and pandemic diseases that pose a public health threat.…
What You Need to Know About Malnutrition
Malnutrition is a condition of deficiency, excess, or imbalance in a person’s energy or nutritional intake. It is…