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International Day of Action for Women’s…

Published on : May 28, 2025

Women's health has been neglected, poorly studied and underfunded for...

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Climate change isn’t just physical, it’s…

Published on : May 22, 2025

As climate disasters multiply, a quieter but equally alarming crisis...

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World Hypertension Day: Rising Stress, poor…

Published on : May 17, 2025

 World Hypertension Day, observed on May 17, aims to raise...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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What triggers high uric acid levels?…

Published on : May 14, 2025

High uric acid levels, known as hyperuricemia, occur when your...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Kidney expert Dr Vijay Kher warns:…

Published on : May 13, 2025

As temperatures climb across the country, it also heralds the...

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World Asthma Day: Dr GC Khilnani…

Published on : May 6, 2025

India is home to close to 3.5 crore people with...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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Semaglutide marks breakthrough in reversing fatty…

Published on : May 2, 2025

A new potential treatment for fatty liver disease is making...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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World Immunization Week: Vaccines are probably…

Published on : Apr 28, 2025

  According to the World Health Organization six lives have...

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The world heats up, and America…

Published on : Apr 24, 2025

As the president Donald Trump is upending the world economy...

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IAPSMCON 2025: The 3 biggest takeaways…

Published on : Apr 17, 2025

Srinagar: The Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine held...

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Diabetes, hypertension leading causes of kidney…

Published on : Mar 26, 2025

Diabetes and hypertension are the leading causes of kidney disease...

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Fighting Shadows: A Journey of Strength,…

Published on : Feb 10, 2025

It was a balmy August afternoon when I found myself...

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Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS): What do we…

Published on : Feb 7, 2025

Pune is currently experiencing a surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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‘Donald Trump right on US being…

Published on : Jan 28, 2025

In one of his first orders after assuming office last...

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Films can promote positive parenting and…

Published on : Jan 28, 2025

Educational films can help parents reduce child violence and improve...

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No fact-checking in Facebook and Meta:…

Published on : Jan 22, 2025

  Mark Zuckerberg’s recent decision to scale back or even...

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‘Meta’s decision to stop fact-checking will…

Published on : Jan 18, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that instead of relying on fact-checkers,...

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Debunking the HMPV panic: Expert explains…

Published on : Jan 8, 2025

India has been reeling with shock, concern and panic, as...

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  • Sneha Richhariya is a reporter based in New Delhi, India. Her work focuses on health, environment and gender. She is the recipient of UN Laadli Media Award 2024 and Human Rights and Religious Freedom (HRRF) Award 2023. She has received fellowships from Internews Earth Journalism Network, Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP), Deutsche Welle Hindi, Report for the World and National Coalition for Natural Farming (NCNF). She has written for organisations like Deutsche Welle, Scroll, Mongabay India, South China Morning Post (SCMP), Newslaundry, Himal Southasian, The Third Pole, The Quint, IndiaSpend and Article 14.

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The public health impact of gambling…

Published on : Nov 4, 2024

  The Lancet Public Health Commission on gambling in a...

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Role of accredited platforms in health…

Published on : Aug 31, 2024

“Only accredited digital healthcare platforms with medicos on the panel...

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Persistent threat of health misinformation in…

Published on : Aug 24, 2024

Post-pandemic health consciousness has expanded the audience for health misinformation,...

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Science denialism and social media –…

Published on : Aug 17, 2024

The critical role of fact-checking is to combat science denialism...

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Navigating truth and misinformation in the…

Published on : Aug 3, 2024

Social media's dual nature as a tool for spreading both...

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The critical role of fact-checking in…

Published on : Jul 27, 2024

It is crucial to actively debunk false claims, verify information...

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Lessons from the latest health controversy…

Published on : Jul 26, 2024

Recent controversy involving Indian actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Dr...

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Combining the reach of social media…

Published on : Jul 13, 2024

We pondered about the ways in which we can deliver...

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GPs can play a crucial role…

Published on : Jul 6, 2024

There is an urgent need to promote health literacy and...

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Challenges and strategies in combatting health…

Published on : Jun 29, 2024

Fact-checkers face resistance and legal threats from companies, making collaboration...

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Making Informed and Critical Health Decisions…

Published on : Jun 22, 2024

Combatting health misinformation requires critical consumption of information, utilisation of...

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When health misinformation thrives during uncertainty…

Published on : Jun 8, 2024

By building a culture of critical thinking and evidence-based discourse,...

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Hypothyroidism: My journey from apathy to…

Published on : Jun 7, 2024

A personal account of battling ignorance and online misinformation that...

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Importance of Academia-Media Collaboration in Fact-Checking…

Published on : Jun 1, 2024

Collaboration between universities and media organisations can significantly strengthen the...

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Health Misinformation Across Borders – An…

Published on : May 25, 2024

Health Misinformation is not a uniform phenomenon across the globe;...

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Combatting health misinformation in developing regions…

Published on : May 11, 2024

With the spread of health misinformation, especially during crises like...

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Unveiling the Mental Health Struggles of…

Published on : May 4, 2024

 The relentless exposure to misinformation can cause psychological harm and...

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Lessons in fighting health misinformation from…

Published on : Mar 19, 2024

Beyond short-term online campaigns, proactively engage with social media influencers...

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Why we need to collaborate to…

Published on : Mar 13, 2024

It is crucial to address issues comprehensively, combining efforts to...

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Fact-check: The connection between gastric issues…

Published on : Mar 5, 2024

Stress, anxiety, and unresolved emotional conflicts can manifest in various...

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Interview: ‘Misinformation can lead to misunderstandings…

Published on : Feb 14, 2024

Dr Safieh Shah, First Check member and Canada-based senior policy...

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Conspiracy theories major obstacle to new…

Published on : Feb 6, 2024

Despite lessons that should have been learned during COVID-19, the...

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Use behavioural science to fight health…

Published on : Feb 2, 2024

Latest research underscores the importance of recognising the content, tactics...

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Rise of antibiotic resistance in Nepal

Published on : Jan 1, 2024

The indiscriminate use of antibiotics poses a major challenge due...

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Lack of data is denial of…

Published on : Dec 20, 2023

Without a clear understanding of the actual number and specific...

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The Missing Context of Misinformation: From…

Published on : Dec 15, 2023

Misinformation isn’t a new phenomenon. For eons, our society has grappled...

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Tackling the Misinformation Pandemic in Health:…

Published on : Dec 10, 2023

Misinformation in the health sector has become a pressing global...

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Now, 50% lung cancer patients can…

Published on : Nov 10, 2023

Many advanced-stage patients of the disease are experiencing long-lasting remissions...

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Diagnostics, data and digital technology

Published on : Nov 5, 2023

Connected diagnostics not only streamlines healthcare workers’ access to accurate...

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Case for more HPV vaccination in…

Published on : Oct 5, 2023

Free school-based HPV vaccine program was introduced in Australia in...

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Fact-check: Xeroderma pigmentosum does not cause…

Published on : Jun 28, 2023

XP affects the body’s ability to repair DNA damage caused...

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Fact-check: Clove oil may provide temporary…

Published on : Jun 13, 2023

Using dried clove or clove oil may induce liver harm,...

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Fact-check: Diapers don’t cause infertility in…

Published on : Jun 9, 2023

Sperms are not produced until adolescence, and any potential effects...

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Fact-Check: Bill Gates hasn’t scheduled the…

Published on : Jun 1, 2023

SEERS is a fictitious disease created for a pandemic-simulating exercise...

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Fact-check: Kids can be given deworming…

Published on : May 26, 2023

Deworming tablets, such as Albendazole and Mebendazole, can be taken...

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Fact-check: Shaving does not promote hair…

Published on : May 12, 2023

It is a complex process influenced by various factors, such...

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World Bipolar Day: Raise awareness, eliminate…

Published on : Mar 30, 2023

A serious mental health condition, bipolar disorder that can be...

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Fact-check: Brain death is not a…

Published on : Nov 29, 2022

Unscientific claims about brain death often deter people from organ...

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‘There is no vaccine for the…

Published on : Apr 8, 2022

Medical and scientific community need to champion the cause of...

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Step up the fight against misinformation 

Published on : Apr 7, 2022

The health misinformation crisis won’t end with the pandemic. It’s...

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‘Fact-checking is often neglected in medical…

Published on : Apr 5, 2022

Health-related misinformation and disinformation are significant threats to public health....

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‘Scientific research must be easy to…

Published on : Apr 4, 2022

As the fight against COVID-19 continues, the scientific community is...

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Why medical professionals need to take…

Published on : Apr 2, 2022

It’s not good enough to know that you know the...

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Uncovering 2 common infertility myths

Published on : Mar 29, 2022

One-third of infertility cases are caused by male reproductive issues,...

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International Women’s Day: Breaking the mental…

Published on : Mar 8, 2022

Women often suffer silently. Whether it’s stress, anxiety, or post-partum...

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Lessons in tackling health misinformation

Published on : Jan 31, 2022

Understanding how the internet and social media have changed out...

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What The Fact! – How information…

Published on : Nov 16, 2021

People tend to engage more with misinformation than factual information....

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Myths vs. facts about breast cancer

Published on : Oct 27, 2021

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to...

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Factually Speaking: Decoding Ivermectin

Published on : Oct 22, 2021

There has been growing interest in Ivermectin, a broad spectrum...

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It’s okay not to be positive…

Published on : Oct 9, 2021

This World Mental Health Day, let’s aim for balance and...

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Factually Speaking: Combating COVID-19 myths in…

Published on : Oct 8, 2021

A primary healthcare practitioner from the Republic of Congo, Africa,...

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Herbal remedies can cause liver injuries

Published on : Aug 30, 2021

Popular herbal medicines for COVID-19 have been reported to adversely...

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First Check broadens its horizons beyond…

Published on : Aug 16, 2021

The flagship initiative of DataLEADS and signatory of the International...

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Use of alum powder and turmeric…

Published on : Jun 7, 2021

Two YouTube videos with thousands of views claiming use of...

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What may cause mucormycosis, experts explain

Published on : May 29, 2021

A WhatsApp message claiming that humidity caused due to use...

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WhatsApp forward claiming ‘Vaccinated People Will…

Published on : May 27, 2021

A widely-circulated message attributed to French virologist Luc Montagnier claims...

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What do COVID variants mean for…

Published on : May 18, 2021

Dr. Rohini Karandikar tells you all you need to know...

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Homoeopathic medicine Aspidosperma Q does not…

Published on : May 1, 2021

Intake of a few drops of Aspidosperma Q in water...

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Three-pronged approach to fight the infodemic

Published on : Feb 19, 2021

Misinformation and rumours are three times more likely to be...

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Labelling garlic as a cure for…

Published on : Aug 21, 2020

A Facebook page is promoting the use of garlic to...

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No, homemade concoctions may not help…

Published on : Jul 23, 2020

A Youtube video claims that a concoction of onion, cumin,...