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The conundrum of COVID deaths: Claims…
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Explainer: The link between microplastics and…
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The impact of climate change on…
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Explainer: Decoding spinal muscular atrophy
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Polio virus detected in Gaza, WHO…
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Addressing the threat to global public…
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Fact-check: Spirulina rich in nutrition, but…
Published on : Jul 19, 2024Its unique composition has led NASA to incorporate spirulina into...
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Explainer: The threat of Chandipura Virus
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Salmonella outbreak in the US linked…
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Fact-check: Tirzepatide aids weight loss, helps…
Published on : Jul 16, 2024The drug suppresses appetite, while simultaneously slowing down digestion, so...
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Decoding the link between formal education…
Published on : Jul 15, 2024Researchers suggest that formal education may help sustain cognitive function...
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5:2 intermittent fasting effective for managing…
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Combining the reach of social media…
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Explainer: The little-known stiff person syndrome
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FDA updates guidelines to combat misinformation…
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LASA drugs pose significant public health…
Published on : Jul 11, 2024The plethora of look-alike, sound-alike drugs are yet to catch...
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Explainer: Decoding Zika virus, prevention measures
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Fact-check: Smoking harms oral health in…
Published on : Jul 9, 2024Reduced blood flow makes it tougher to detect gum disease...
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WHO guideline for 750 million tobacco…
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Explainer: Why amoebic meningoencephalitis deaths in…
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GPs can play a crucial role…
Published on : Jul 6, 2024There is an urgent need to promote health literacy and...
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‘Concerning to see pseudo-experts encouraging the…
Published on : Jul 5, 2024The Ordre des chimistes du Québeche, a regulatory body in...
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Fact-check: 3 common myths about blood…
Published on : Jul 5, 2024Healthy adults can donate blood regularly. Not age, but health...
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Cigarette-style warnings on social media risks…
Published on : Jul 4, 2024Dr Vivek Murthy slammed social networks for emerging as an...
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Explainer: How oral semaglutide aids weight…
Published on : Jul 3, 2024The first oral GLP 1 approved by the USFDA for...
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Palestine’s oral health crisis amid conflict,…
Published on : Jul 3, 2024Oral diseases are severely under-addressed globally, despite their prevalence and...
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Fact-check: Air fryer French fries a…
Published on : Jul 2, 2024Air fryers operate at similar temperatures to deep fryers, but...
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The journey from melancholia to depression
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Challenges and strategies in combatting health…
Published on : Jun 29, 2024Fact-checkers face resistance and legal threats from companies, making collaboration...
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Myths vs Facts: Topical Use of…
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Study reveals alarming rise in global…
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WHO report highlights alcohol and drug…
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Japan reels under potentially fatal bacterial…
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Improved cookstoves reduce low birth weight…
Published on : Jun 24, 2024Implementing low-cost kitchens with improved cookstoves reduces low birth weight...
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Making Informed and Critical Health Decisions…
Published on : Jun 22, 2024Combatting health misinformation requires critical consumption of information, utilisation of...
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Fact-check: Cellulite is normal, doesn’t need…
Published on : Jun 21, 2024The cosmetic industry has capitalised on insecurities surrounding cellulite –...
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Early intervention in gestational diabetes key…
Published on : Jun 21, 2024The latest Lancet Series calls for the urgent need to...
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Fact-check: Easy remedies for muscle cramps
Published on : Jun 20, 2024Replenishing electrolytes like potassium and sodium, or stretching and massaging...
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Explainer: Why typhoid fever is so…
Published on : Jun 19, 2024Access to clean drinking water, hygienic food, and typhoid vaccination...
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Fact-check: Flawed rationale behind soaking nuts…
Published on : Jun 19, 2024Studies find that soaking nuts does not improve gastrointestinal tolerance...
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Optimal vitamin D intake for disease…
Published on : Jun 18, 2024Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline focuses on supplementation guidance for...
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US military’s anti-vax campaign targeted Muslims…
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Adopt eccentric walking to boost muscle…
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South Asian countries can support PPPs…
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Fact-check: Turmeric supplements can induce liver…
Published on : Jun 12, 2024While curcumin generally exhibits safe metabolism and low toxicity among...
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High night-time temperatures increase stroke risk…
Published on : Jun 11, 2024Researchers from Helmholtz Munich and the Augsburg University Hospital in...
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Fact-check: Vaccine scars don’t imply effectiveness
Published on : Jun 10, 2024Older vaccines often used live but weakened viruses or bacteria...
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Explainer: Shingles is more than a…
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Hypothyroidism: My journey from apathy to…
Published on : Jun 7, 2024A personal account of battling ignorance and online misinformation that...
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Fact-check: Pros and cons of brown…
Published on : Jun 7, 2024Brown rice contains higher levels of fibre and vitamins. However,...
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Higher intake of ultra-processed foods associated…
Published on : Jun 6, 2024Ready-to-eat products based on meat, poultry, and seafood present the...
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Climate change poses significant health challenges…
Published on : Jun 6, 2024Nearly 2,50,000 additional deaths per year are estimated from malnutrition,...
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World Environment Day: Invest in breastfeeding…
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WHO Member States set new pandemic…
Published on : Jun 5, 2024Representatives from the WHO’s 194 member countries agreed on a...
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Explainer: What is Japanese Encephalitis?
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Fact-check: Mangoes with black blotches may…
Published on : Jun 3, 2024Besides the cancer risk associated with the consumption of fruits...
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Importance of Academia-Media Collaboration in Fact-Checking…
Published on : Jun 1, 2024Collaboration between universities and media organisations can significantly strengthen the...
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World No Tobacco Day: 7 evidence-based…
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World No Tobacco Day 2024 Crossword!
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When summers become too hot to…
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Explainer: Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Vaccination averted 154 million deaths in…
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International Day of Action for Women’s…
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Fact-check: Spot reduction is a myth
Published on : May 27, 2024Targeted exercises can improve muscle tone and appearance, but they...
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7,50,000 AMR-related deaths can be prevented…
Published on : May 27, 2024Enhanced hand hygiene, equipment sterilisation, safe water, effective sanitation, and...
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Health Misinformation Across Borders – An…
Published on : May 25, 2024Health Misinformation is not a uniform phenomenon across the globe;...
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Fact-check: Heat stroke can be fatal
Published on : May 24, 2024The body temperature rises to about 40 degrees Celsius, coupled...
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Curable sexually transmitted infections account for…
Published on : May 24, 2024In 2022, there were 2,30,000 syphilis-related deaths and 6,30,000 HIV-related...
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Explainer: How the menstrual cycle impacts…
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Fact-check: Cowwal’s Cow Urine doesn’t have…
Published on : May 22, 2024The product is still being sold on major e-commerce sites...
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Psychological inoculation works against health misinformation:…
Published on : May 22, 2024Just as the body benefits from being exposed to low...
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Explainer: The spread of West Nile…
Published on : May 21, 2024Most infections are asymptomatic, while some manifest as moderate fever,...
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Fact-check: The effect of alcohol on…
Published on : May 20, 2024While alcohol can affect blood sugar levels, as claimed in...
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17 steps to combat obesity and…
Published on : May 20, 2024Intake of cereals should be limited to 45 per cent...
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Empowering Communities to Combat Health Misinformation…
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Explainer: What is vitrectomy?
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Infections associated with health care delivery…
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Fact-check: Excess calcium intake can pose…
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Wearing makeup during exercise not healthy…
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High BP affects almost 50% of…
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Explainer: Why protein supplements can be…
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Fides: WHO launches new initiative to…
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Fact-check: Onions won’t help you beat…
Published on : May 13, 2024A recent video of an Indian politician talking to the...
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Combatting Health Misinformation in Developing Regions…
Published on : May 11, 2024With the spread of health misinformation, especially during crises like...
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Malaria vaccine saves two million kids…
Published on : May 10, 2024The WHO's 2023 Results Report highlights the progress made in...
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Red Line Campaign: Spotlight on self-medication…
Published on : May 9, 2024The awareness campaign by the Indian Ministry of Health and...
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Fact-check: Mango & its anti-cancer benefits
Published on : May 8, 2024Mangiferin, one of the most extensively investigated naturally occurring anti-cancer...
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Fact-check: Reducing calories in rice by…
Published on : May 7, 2024Cooking rice along with any form of fat, not just...
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Explainer: Can humans get avian flu?
Published on : May 6, 2024The extremely rare event of the virus mutating such that...
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Unveiling the Mental Health Struggles of…
Published on : May 4, 2024The relentless exposure to misinformation can cause psychological harm and...
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AI search engines promote illegal online…
Published on : May 3, 2024Increased demand for online medications has attracted malicious actors, with...
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Food safety: 5 harmful chemicals in…
Published on : May 2, 2024There’s an urgent need for transparent labelling, effective regulation, and...
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Mental health: The silent pandemic we…
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BIMLI: 5 key learnings in fighting…
Published on : Apr 30, 2024The Bihar Information and Media Literacy Initiative, conducted in partnership...
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Fact-check: Turmeric latte can be injurious…
Published on : Apr 29, 2024The popular drink may contain lead chromate, a toxic pigment...
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Seeking Health Information Beyond Conventional Practices…
Published on : Apr 27, 2024Social media and easy internet access accelerate false health information...
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Fact-check: Using cast iron cookware cannot…
Published on : Apr 26, 2024While it can be a helpful supplement for those with...
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World Malaria Day 2024 Crossword!
Published on : Apr 25, 2024Team First Check is thrilled to present its first-ever crossword...
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Airborne pathogens to be called infectious…
Published on : Apr 25, 2024The latest global technical consultation report addresses the issue of...
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Fact-check: No scientific evidence to prove…
Published on : Apr 24, 2024Limited research data is available to confirm the purported reproductive...
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Explainer: 5 vitamins, besides vitamin D,…
Published on : Apr 23, 2024International Journal of Molecular Medicine article sheds light on the...
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Fact-check: Ads promote bogus diabetes cure…
Published on : Apr 22, 2024They endorse a dubious dietary supplement and unverified drug for...
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World liver day: Understanding hepatitis
Published on : Apr 19, 2024The second leading infectious cause of death globally, every day,...
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Light physical activity can improve metabolic…
Published on : Apr 18, 2024Among overweight and obese youths, increased LPA linked with 20...
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Fact-check: The science behind using gold…
Published on : Apr 17, 2024Gold nanoparticles have antifungal, antibacterial and anti-ageing benefits. However, those...
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Deep inequities, underreported suffering in global…
Published on : Apr 16, 2024Lancet Commission report estimates global breast cancer incidence to rise...
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Explainer: What is diphtheria?
Published on : Apr 15, 2024Given the global surge in diphtheria incidence, it’s important to...
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India closing the gap between estimated…
Published on : Apr 12, 2024India TB Report 2024, by the Ministry of Health and...
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World Parkinson’s Day: 5 science-backed facts…
Published on : Apr 11, 2024From its perceived confinement to motor symptoms to fears surrounding...
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Fact-check: 4 eye donation myths debunked
Published on : Apr 10, 2024The generous act of donating one’s corneas after death can...
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India ‘Cancer capital of the world’:…
Published on : Apr 9, 2024Apollo Hospitals’ Health of Nation report shows a concerning surge...
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Social cues shape perceptions of online…
Published on : Apr 8, 2024By acknowledging the social aspects of online information consumption, the...
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Why health fact-checking is still important
Published on : Apr 5, 2024It’s not just COVID — it’s measles, HPV, fake cures...
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Fact-check: Castor oil is not a…
Published on : Apr 4, 2024Contrary to what social media influencers may claim, castor oil...
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Fact-check: Expert take on 6 tuberculosis…
Published on : Apr 3, 2024TB is curable, but the biggest challenge remains the general...
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India gets first indigenous hydroxyurea oral…
Published on : Mar 28, 2024The country ranks second worldwide in sickle cell disease incidence,...
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Fact-check: The link between paracetamol and…
Published on : Mar 27, 2024Excess acetaminophen intake is the leading cause of drug-induced liver...
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Decoding health disinformation during elections
Published on : Mar 26, 2024In a year when the world’s oldest and the largest...
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US launches Foreign Ministry Channel for…
Published on : Mar 21, 2024Climate change, growing regional instability, the rise of misinformation and...
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Pro tips to find scientific health…
Published on : Mar 20, 2024Nutrition and fitness expert Layne Norton offers some sound advice...
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Vaccine misinformation fuels measles resurgence in…
Published on : Mar 18, 202458 new measles cases reported by 17 jurisdictions, raising fears...
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Fact-check: Fasting cannot cure cancer
Published on : Mar 15, 2024Researchers caution against oversimplification as autophagy has been attributed tumour-suppressive...
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WHO proposes pandemic agreement, not treaty
Published on : Mar 14, 2024The ninth Intergovernmental Negotiating Body meeting will be held in...
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Why we need to collaborate to…
Published on : Mar 13, 2024It is crucial to address issues comprehensively, combining efforts to...
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Explainer: The presence of PFAS &…
Published on : Mar 12, 2024These chemicals can accumulate in the body over time, increasing...
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Fact-check: Japanese water therapy & weight…
Published on : Mar 11, 2024While drinking water on an empty stomach can temporarily boost...
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Ultra-processed foods impact physical & mental…
Published on : Mar 7, 2024Researchers find strong association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and...
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Fact-check: The connection between gastric issues…
Published on : Mar 5, 2024Stress, anxiety, and unresolved emotional conflicts can manifest in various...
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Fact-check – Not all dietary fats…
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ADHD: A woman’s quest for understanding
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Fact-check: Paternal smoking, obesity can harm…
Published on : Feb 29, 2024Researchers have identified notable associations between paternal factors and birth...
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Indian court takes firm stand on…
Published on : Feb 28, 2024The Supreme Court orders immediate ban on all electronic and...
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Fact-check: DIY teeth whitening treatments don’t…
Published on : Feb 27, 2024Social media claims about the magic mixture of toothpaste, baking...
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Fact-check: Turmeric is not the magic…
Published on : Feb 23, 2024There is no robust study to support the claims on...
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Fact-check: Not all cyanide exposures are…
Published on : Feb 21, 2024Estimating how lethal a dose can be is challenging, due...
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Exercise is an effective treatment for…
Published on : Feb 20, 2024While walking or jogging benefited both genders, strength training was...
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Explainer: How malaria vaccines can eradicate…
Published on : Feb 19, 2024There are two malaria vaccines recommended by the WHO, and...
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Fact-check: Working night shifts takes a…
Published on : Feb 16, 2024Apart from circadian misalignment and its effect on physical health,...
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Adopting a hybrid strategy of prebunking…
Published on : Feb 15, 2024We need to examine the differential impact of false information...
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Interview: ‘Misinformation can lead to misunderstandings…
Published on : Feb 14, 2024Dr Safieh Shah, First Check member and Canada-based senior policy...
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Explainer: The perils of protein deficiency
Published on : Feb 13, 2024Poor dietary choices, food insecurity, certain medical conditions, and vegetarian...
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AI-generated content cannot provide personalised medical…
Published on : Feb 12, 2024While ChatGPT 3.5 and 4.0 can serve as supplementary sources...
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Fact-check: Meatless diet can help fight…
Published on : Feb 9, 2024About 15% of global greenhouse emissions result from livestock farming,...
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Fact-check: Eggs, fruits, oats are not…
Published on : Feb 7, 2024There isn’t much nutritional value to white bread though. A...
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Conspiracy theories major obstacle to new…
Published on : Feb 6, 2024Despite lessons that should have been learned during COVID-19, the...
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Explainer: Why HPV vaccination is the…
Published on : Feb 5, 2024The fourth-most prevalent cancer among women globally, cervical cancer has...
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Use behavioural science to fight health…
Published on : Feb 2, 2024Latest research underscores the importance of recognising the content, tactics...
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Leprosy: 3 myths that refuse to…
Published on : Feb 1, 2024Despite being one of the oldest diseases known to mankind,...
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Dilute vaccine misinformation with large amounts…
Published on : Jan 31, 2024Vaccine hesitancy brings about a substantial risk to the population’s...
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Fact-check: Bulletproof coffee no magic bullet…
Published on : Jan 29, 2024While the coffee concoction can kill food cravings and give...
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Measles: Misinformation-fuelled vaccine hesitancy puts children’s…
Published on : Jan 26, 2024The CDC reported that measles cases in 2022 increased by...
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Fact-check: Consume beans for better digestion,…
Published on : Jan 25, 2024Instagram video is right about the positive impact of consuming...
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Video gamers at risk of irreversible…
Published on : Jan 24, 2024Researchers note the need to consider permissible noise levels and...
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Fact-check: DIY Vagus nerve massage can’t…
Published on : Jan 23, 2024On social media, rubs and massages that “tone” one of...
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Cervical cancer awareness month: HPV vaccines…
Published on : Jan 22, 2024While India’s Union Health Ministry is yet to take a...
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Decline in tobacco use rates globally:…
Published on : Jan 18, 2024Currently the WHO South-East Asian Region has the highest percentage...
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Fact-check: No need to walk 10,000…
Published on : Jan 16, 2024Research findings underscore the importance of prioritising the quality and...
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A pill or injection can’t address…
Published on : Jan 16, 2024Weight loss is only maintained while taking the drugs; once...
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Fact-check: No magic diet can cure…
Published on : Jan 15, 2024The hype about Master Cleanse, Mono Diet, or Mediterranean diet...
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Moderate to vigorous physical activity can…
Published on : Jan 11, 2024Getting 20 minutes of intense activity at least three days...
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Explainer: What is SAD?
Published on : Jan 9, 2024Individuals with limited access to natural light, such as those...
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3 good reasons to walk more…
Published on : Jan 8, 2024Incorporating walking into one’s daily routine is a convenient and...
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ChatGPT gives incorrect diagnoses, but holds…
Published on : Jan 5, 2024The LLM-based chatbot reached an incorrect diagnosis in 83 out...
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Menstrual hygiene: The health crisis we…
Published on : Jan 4, 2024Social media posts shed light on the plights of countless...
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Social media listening crucial for tackling…
Published on : Jan 3, 2024‘Informing social media analysis for public health: a cross-sectional survey...
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Explainer: Making sense of White Lung…
Published on : Dec 11, 2023While the exact cause of the outbreak is under investigation,...
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Explainer: How climate change causes a…
Published on : Dec 8, 2023The transmission of dengue is intricately linked to three pivotal...
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Explainer: Why the Supreme Court of…
Published on : Dec 7, 2023This is not a debate on “Allopathy vs Ayurveda”, but...
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COVID-19 vaccine not the cause of…
Published on : Nov 27, 2023Certain high-risk behavioural factors such as binge drinking, smoking and...
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Fact-check: Japan hasn’t banned BHT due…
Published on : Nov 23, 2023BHT is a lab-made chemical that is permitted for use...
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Delay umbilical cord clamping by two…
Published on : Nov 20, 2023It allows blood to flow from the placenta to the...
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Explainer: What is “fried rice syndrome”?
Published on : Nov 17, 2023Bacillus cereus can exist on raw rice, and if it’s...
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370% rise in heat-related deaths by…
Published on : Nov 16, 2023The 2023 report of the Lancet Countdown on health and...
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World Diabetes Day 2023: Cut down…
Published on : Nov 14, 2023About one-fifth of the global burden of type 2 diabetes...
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Fact-check: Coconut oil cannot cure Alzheimer’s,…
Published on : Nov 10, 2023First Check studied over a dozen research papers published on...
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Fact-check: 3 myths about osteoarthritis
Published on : Nov 9, 2023Globally, 15% individuals, aged 30 years or older, are affected...
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UNESCO unveils action plan to regulate…
Published on : Nov 7, 2023The first World Conference of Regulators to be held in...
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Explainer: The toll of war on…
Published on : Nov 3, 2023The mental scars of undergoing trauma, or even witnessing traumatic...
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Fact-check: Emergency contraceptive pills are safe
Published on : Nov 1, 2023While they can be a powerful tool of women empowerment,...
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Fact-check: Sweet salads don’t impact masculinity
Published on : Oct 27, 2023The association of sweets with femininity has historically led to...
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Debunking 5 myths on Nipah Virus
Published on : Oct 16, 2023In the digital age, information spreads like wildfire, often faster...
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Fact-check: Vitamin C can’t ward off…
Published on : Oct 13, 2023Vitamin C has long been of interest to medical experts...
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Nipah virus infection: 10 facts
Published on : Oct 12, 2023It’s important to be informed about the infection; don’t be...
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Fact-check: Want to become taller? Ashwagandha…
Published on : Oct 9, 2023Height is primarily determined by genetics, and the growth plates...
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Fact-check: Papaya seeds not for contraception,…
Published on : Oct 6, 2023Studies suggest that it’s best not to consume papaya seeds...
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The curious case of The Liver…
Published on : Oct 5, 2023Dr Cyriac Abby Philips’ X account was recently suspended, following...
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Fact-check: No harm in consuming bananas…
Published on : Oct 5, 2023They are good additions to support post-workout recovery for muscle and...
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Hypertension affects one in three adults…
Published on : Sep 21, 2023The first-of-its-kind, comprehensive analysis finds that currently, only one in...
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Fact-check: Dietary choices, physical activity not…
Published on : Sep 21, 2023Maintenance of healthy body weight is also affected by one’s...
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Fact-check: The link between biodiversity and…
Published on : Sep 18, 2023There’s an urgent need to prioritise the health of our...
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Fact-check: Irradiated foods are not radioactive
Published on : Sep 11, 2023During irradiation, gamma rays, x-rays, or high-energy electrons pass through...
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Menopause: Shining light on vital facts
Published on : Sep 4, 2023Numerous symptoms attributed to menopause often occur in the perimenopausal...
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Fact-check: Can the use of plastic…
Published on : Sep 4, 2023The safety of storing food in plastic containers, typically, depends...
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Fact-check: 5 common myths about conjunctivitis
Published on : Aug 29, 2023Dr Vijitha S Vempuluru, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Ophthalmology, AIIMS...
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Fact-check: Higher water intake doesn’t assure…
Published on : Aug 24, 2023Overhydration can lead to water poisoning, intoxication, or disruption of...
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Fact-check: Alkaline water can’t cure liver…
Published on : Aug 21, 2023While there are several claims made about the health benefits...
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A good start: YouTube’s long-term vision…
Published on : Aug 16, 2023The platform will streamline existing guidelines to fall under three...
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Fact-check: Debunking 3 myths about veganism
Published on : Aug 4, 2023Proteins are not only found in meat and dairy products,...
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Kwashiorkor 101: Severe malnutrition common in…
Published on : Jul 31, 2023Distinguished by a profound lack of protein, this condition leads...
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Online harassment deters doctors from fighting…
Published on : Jul 26, 2023We need comprehensive anti-online harassment tools and how-to guides designed...
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Fact-check: Almond skins do not cause…
Published on : Jul 24, 2023The skin of almonds is rich in fibre due to...
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Movie Review: Silver Linings Playbook has…
Published on : Jul 21, 2023Even as the film highlights mental illness and its struggles,...
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Fact-check: It’s time to rethink diabetes…
Published on : Jul 11, 2023Dr Maulik Patel, First Check member and consultant physician from...
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Combatting health misinformation in the age…
Published on : Jul 7, 2023Questions you can ask to ascertain whether the health information...
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First Check bags Global Fact Check…
Published on : Jul 1, 2023IFCN awarded 35 organisations serving 45 countries with $25,000 each...
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Movie review: Tully is an honest…
Published on : Jun 16, 2023The captivating movie dives deep into the rollercoaster of postpartum...
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Fact-check : 5 prevalent myths about…
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Book review : Lady Doctors is…
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Published on : Jun 2, 2023A scientific look at six common smoking narratives to sift...
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Menstrual Hygiene: Debunking 5 common myths
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Drinking tea is not a cure…
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No, China does not hold the…
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No, putting basil leaves, camphor inside…
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A video claiming coronavirus is like…
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No, Vicks VapoRub will not help…
Published on : Aug 6, 2020There is no scientific evidence to prove that Vicks VapoRub, a topical...
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Beware of apps that claim to…
Published on : Jul 30, 2020A viral WhatsApp message in India is asking people to...
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Unproven COVID-19 treatment list circulates on…
Published on : Jul 27, 2020A photo of a list of treatments claiming to have...
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Home-made blend of onion, lemon and…
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This video of undignified burial of…
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No, tying a sack of spices…
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Analysing social media response to COVID-19…
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No, washing hands with lemon will…
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Having had measles before does not…
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