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Beware of health misinformation!

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Remember the good old days when most of the time only confirmed and reliable health information used to reach you. Your source of this information was through academic journals, books, newspapers, brochures, booklets, pamphlets, or your doctor's and health organizations.  But the growing social media platforms has created hurdles in the reach of genuine information to the masses. Instead what reaches them is health misinformation through social media posts created by people who have no knowledge about health. These are quacks operating. And social media helps spread this misinformation like fire. This is dangerous. It is playing with the lives of people.  Read here: Politicians vs doctors: believe whom? Most of this information is false and not accurate. It can be misleading. Sadly, even governments assist in spread of this misinformation. Most politicians these days are illiterate and shameless who boast about past and have no vision for the present or the future. Moreover, s...

Raisins vs sultanas vs currants: The difference

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 When it comes to dried fruits, we find that there are so many terms used in it. Dried grapes also come in this category. But there are different types of dried grapes. Terms such as raisins, sultanas, currants are used and a layperson gets utterly confused with them. These terms cannot be used interchangeably. What are these terms! Types of dried grapes Dried grapes are a type of dried fruits that are used in food dishes such as desserts. They are delicious and are of different types. Raisins, sultanas, and currants. These are all forms of dried grapes but they have their own unique characteristics as well.  Raisins are grapes that are dried. The process of drying is a natural one in the sun. It takes around 3 weeks to completely dry up. Due to this, they have a darker color. Different types of grapes are used to make it and they differ in their texture and flavor.  Sultanas are a type of raisin. They are also called golden raisins. They are lighter in color and usually ...