How to Drink All Night Without Getting Drunk
28 May 2017 - Will swallowing active dry yeast before drinking alcohol prevent you from getting drunk?
Tagged "Home Cures"
Grape Juice Prevents Stomach Flu?
14 September 2017 - A bit of evidence suggests that compounds in grapes may have antiviral properties, but no science has demonstrated these compounds help prevent viral infections.
Should You Apply Vicks VapoRub to Children’s Feet?
1 January 2017 - No substantive evidence documents that the application of Vicks VapoRub to the soles of childrens' feet effectively counters nighttime coughs.
Scientists Find an Australian Berry That Can Cure Cancer in 48 Hours?
7 December 2016 - A chemical isolated from an obscure Australian berry has shown potential as a tumor-killing agent, and clinical trials are underway for its use in animals and humans.
Soap in Bed Combats Leg Cramps?
17 October 2016 - Old home remedy holds that placing a bar of soap between your bedsheets will help prevent leg cramps.
Marmite Cures Premature Ejaculation?
13 October 2016 - New research suggests a connection between Vitamin B12 deficiencies and premature ejaculation, but no research paper has ever tested either B12's or Marmite's efficacy as a therapy for the condition.
Dandelion Root Kills 98% of Cancer Cells in 48 Hours?
29 September 2016 - Dandelion root is being studied for possible anti-cancer properties, but there's absolutely no proof it kills "98 percent of cancer cells in 48 hours."
Kratom Banned by the DEA?
27 September 2016 - The DEA announced the popular herbal analgesic kratom would be reclassified as a Schedule I drug, despite public outcry and scant evidence of danger.
Is Coffee an Effective Protective Measure Against Mosquitoes and Zika?
9 August 2016 - As fears about Zika have escalated, coffee has been touted as a potential mosquito-repelling measure. But the evidence behind it is paper-thin.
Bitter Almond Tree Banned in 1995 Because B17 Fights Cancer
1 July 2016 - Bitter almond trees haven't been banned in the United States since 1995; the FDA has only cracked down on people peddling bitter almond derivatives as a cancer cure.
Okra Cures Diabetes?
4 July 2015 - Rumor claims drinking water in which okra has been soaked overnight will make 'diabetes go away.'
How to Survive a Heart Attack When Alone
1 March 2018 - Rhythmically coughing during a heart attack may increase your chances of surviving it, but self-undertaking that procedure can be problematic.
