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Starpicks 25 Mar 2025 | 03:33 AM

Pfizer introduces two novel therapies to treat patients across the atopic dermatitis disease spectrum

PFIZER, a global biopharmaceutical company, today announced the availability of Cibinqo (abrocitinib) and Staquis (crisaborole) as new additions to the atopic dermatitis treatment spectrum in Malaysia.

True Or Not 28 Feb 2025 | 12:00 AM

QuickCheck: Is it true that dogs age 7 years with every human year?

IF DOGS really aged seven years for every one of our hooman years, then my two-year-old pup would already be a teenager!

True Or Not 26 Feb 2025 | 12:00 AM

QuickCheck: Is it true that you can’t donate blood if you have tattoos?

Growing up, getting a tattoo felt like a forbidden topic.

True Or Not 11 Nov 2024 | 12:00 AM

QuickCheck : Can matcha green tea help you fall asleep?

MATCHA, the vibrant green tea powder celebrated in Japan, has become a must-try for many travelers thanks to its rich history and unique, tasty flavour.

True Or Not 18 Oct 2024 | 12:00 AM

QuickCheck: Can HIV be transmitted through kissing?

A POST is circulating on a social media platform claiming that HIV or human immunodeficiency virus can be transmitted through the act of kissing.

True Or Not 29 Aug 2024 | 12:00 AM

QuickCheck: Does smoking cause dry skin too?

WE all know that smoking is bad and it does plenty of harm to a smoker on the inside, particularly the lungs.

True Or Not 30 July 2024 | 12:00 AM

QuickCheck: Is music good for heart health?

YOU’RE stuck with a tight work deadline, and your heart races as you complete your task.

True Or Not 17 June 2024 | 12:00 AM

QuickCheck: Does coffee help ease menstrual cramps?

MANY women dread “that” time of the month for the sole reason of the cramps that tag along. The discomfort, ickiness and hot flashes can be dealt with one way or another, but the cramps, that is another story altogether.

True Or Not 12 Mar 2024 | 04:00 AM

QuickCheck: Is the Mandela Effect just made up memories?

ARE you familiar with the image of Mr Monopoly sporting a monocle or your childhood cartoon Pikachu having a black stripe on its tail?

True Or Not 8 Jan 2024 | 12:00 AM

QuickCheck: Could washing your hair every day make it drier?

WE ALL love the feeling of clean, fresh hair, but what if that daily wash is doing more harm than good?

True Or Not 15 Dec 2023 | 12:59 AM

QuickCheck: Is sitting up straight good for our backs?

“Sit up straight! You don’t want to end up like the Hunchback of Notre Dame” - a common phrase usually yelled out at children when they start slouching at the dinner table or school desk.

True Or Not 17 Aug 2023 | 12:00 AM

QuickCheck: Is it true that ubi kayu is poisonous?

TAPIOCA, cassava or as it is locally known, ubi kayu, is a popular tuber here in Malaysia, and traditionally we eat the entire plant.

True Or Not 6 July 2023 | 12:00 AM

QuickCheck: Were AIDS and HIV deliberately created?

IN THE early 1980s, an epidemic caused by a new disease called AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) claimed the lives of countless men worldwide.

True Or Not 11 July 2023 | 12:00 AM

QuickCheck: Does eating fruits after meals cause stomach discomfort?

Fruits are nutritious, and a well-loved palate cleanser. But there are many myths with regards to when is the best time to consume fruits. Among the most common claims are that fruits should be eaten before meals (and in the morning) to prevent stomach discomfort and indigestion.

True Or Not 24 July 2023 | 12:00 AM

QuickCheck: Do flat feet really cause health problems?

FLAT feet, also known as fallen arches, occur when the arches on the inside of the feet are flattened, causing the entire sole of the foot to touch the ground when standing. The condition has been purported to lead to complications such as leg pain to scary and critical-sounding health issues like foot and spine deformities.

True Or Not 6 Apr 2023 | 12:00 AM

QuickCheck: Does your heart stop when you sneeze?

OF THE many urban “facts” that have been passed down over the years, one of the more alarming ones is the claim that your heart stops momentarily when you sneeze.

True Or Not 7 Apr 2023 | 12:00 AM

QuickCheck: Is crying good for your health?

WE'VE all heard the saying: crying is good for you. However, do we know if crying actually carries any health benefits?

True Or Not 18 Nov 2022 | 03:07 AM

QuickCheck: Do rabies victims develop hydrophobia?

RABIES is the original "zombie virus". It primarily spreads through the saliva of an infected animal, and the disease is usually fatal by the time symptoms manifest.

True Or Not 19 Dec 2022 | 04:45 AM

QuickCheck: Is it true that allergies can be cured?

BEING allergic to something is not pleasant, as the experience can range from annoying to life-threatening – and over the years people have claimed in books and online that people can be cured of their allergies. Is this true?

True Or Not 10 Feb 2023 | 02:09 AM

QuickCheck: Does sleeping with wet hair make you sick?

DON'T go to bed with your hair still wet – it's the age-old advice of mothers everywhere, and a warning that many still take as gospel.

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