FACT CHECK: Vidya Balan claims inflammation caused her weight gain—is it true?
A viral reel by @GalattaIndiaOffl shows the renowned Bollywood actress Vidya Balan candidly sharing her lifelong struggle with weight...
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EXPLAINER: Is Virat Kohli’s steamed diet better than boiled or cooked?
Published on : 22 Nov, 2024More often than not the media is abuzz with fad diets being endorsed by celebrities, such as a paleo...
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Not just skin deep: Psoriasis also hits nails, joints
Published on : 5 Nov, 2024Psoriasis is generally considered a skin condition with the itchy, flaky, and scaly patches of skin dominating all conversations around...
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EXPLAINER: Early birds vs night owls – who scores higher on brain performance?
Published on : 25 Oct, 2024Ancient wisdom dictates that going to bed early and waking up in the wee hours is good for health,...
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Cachexia: A muscle wasting condition in advanced cancer patients responsible for 30% of deaths
Published on : 16 Oct, 2024Cachexia accounts for 30% of deaths among advanced-cancer patients, yet it remains poorly understood. According to oncologists, Cachexia is...
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Debunking the HMPV panic: Expert explains risks, symptoms, and precautions
Published on : 8 Jan, 2025India has been reeling with shock, concern and panic, as seven cases of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) among children have...
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The public health impact of gambling is large and increasing: Lancet
Published on : 4 Nov, 2024The Lancet Public Health Commission on gambling in a recent report has pointed out the prevalence of commercial gambling...
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Role of accredited platforms in health information – An excerpt from First Check’s Coffee Table Book
Published on : 31 Aug, 2024“Only accredited digital healthcare platforms with medicos on the panel should be allowed to publish health information.” I have witnessed...
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Persistent threat of health misinformation in a post-pandemic world – An Excerpt From First Check’s Coffee Table Book
Published on : 24 Aug, 2024Post-pandemic health consciousness has expanded the audience for health misinformation, making it crucial to enhance public literacy and reduce medical...
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