Drinking milk after eating fish does not cause poisoning The belief that drinking milk after eating fish can cause serious health problems, even poisoning, is a myth. It’s time we clear up this misconception and start making food choices based on facts, not fear. What is the origin of the myth? Why does this myth…
Female circumcision has no benefit, but only harm Let’s talk about female circumcision (female genital mutilation) and the myths that keep it going in many African communities. Did you know that more than 92 million girls and women in Africa alone have gone through this harmful practice? It is time to bury these myths for…
Vaccines do not cause autism The claim that vaccines can cause autism is not true. It’s time for us to understand the truth and protect our families by relying on facts, not unfounded fears. What is the origin of the myth? The myth that vaccines cause autism began with a study published in 1998 by…
The belief that garlic cures everything is false The belief that garlic cures everything is a myth. It’s a belief that we’ve grown up with, especially in communities where garlic is often used in our kitchens and traditional medicine. From curing colds to treating infections and even handling serious diseases, garlic seems like a miracle…
Spicy food cannot cause cure colds It is a myth that eating spicy food can cure colds. It’s a popular belief in many African communities, where spicy dishes are often thought to have magical healing powers. Whether it’s a hot pepper stew or spicy soup, many of us turn to these fiery foods hoping they’ll…
HIV cannot be transmitted through mosquito bites The claim that mosquitoes can spread HIV is a myth. This myth is not only false but also dangerous because it distracts us from the real ways HIV is spread and how we can protect ourselves. What is the origin of the myth? The myth that mosquitoes can…
Fasting cannot cure all diseases The popular belief that fasting can cure all diseases is false. It’s something that many people in our communities have come to believe. Let’s take a moment to explore this idea and better inform ourselves. What is the origin of the myth? The idea that fasting can cure all diseases…
Eating pineapple does not cause miscarriage or harm the baby The belief that pregnant women should avoid pineapple because it might cause a miscarriage or harm the baby is a myth. It’s time for us to understand what’s behind this myth and why it’s important to rely on accurate information about our health, especially during…
Eating hot red pepper cannot cure sore throats The belief that eating red hot pepper can cure a sore throat is a myth. It’s a common practice in various African communities for people to often turn to spicy remedies to treat different ailments. But the truth is, while red pepper might provide temporary relief or…
Drinking lemon water does not cure all digestive issues The claim that drinking lemon water can solve all digestive problems is not true. While lemon water has some benefits, the idea that it can cure all digestive issues is a myth. What is the origin of the myth? The belief in lemon water as a…