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AI search engines promote illegal online…
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Mental health: The silent pandemic we…
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Fact-check: Castor oil is not a…
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Fact-check: Expert take on 6 tuberculosis…
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Fact-check: Fasting cannot cure cancer
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Fact-check: Japanese water therapy & weight…
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Fact-check: DIY teeth whitening treatments don’t…
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Fact-check: Working night shifts takes a…
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Fact-check: Meatless diet can help fight…
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Leprosy: 3 myths that refuse to…
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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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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…
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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, 2024January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. While India’s Union Health...
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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…
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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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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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World AIDS Day: Debunking 4 myths…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fact-check: It’s time to rethink diabetes…
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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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Fact-check : 5 prevalent myths about…
Published on : Jun 7, 2023Dr Maneesh Singhal, Professor, and Head of the Department of...
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Smoking: Myths vs facts
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Menstrual Hygiene: Debunking 5 common myths
Published on : May 29, 2023Dr Shehla Jamal, a menstrual health expert from New Delhi,...
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Fact-check: Hot water + pineapple ≠…
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Fact-check: Vaping not a safe alternative…
Published on : Apr 25, 2023There are potential long-term health risks associated with the use...
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Fact-check: COVID vaccine not the cause…
Published on : Apr 15, 2023While there have been reports of adverse reactions to COVID-19...
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First Check inducts four new members
Published on : Apr 13, 2023The global health fact-checking initiative grows stronger with 53 health...
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Bridging the Gap: Making Health Information…
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‘GPs have a crucial role to…
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Fact-check: Home-made juices no antidote for…
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Fact-check: Soursop not an alternative for…
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Fact-check: Sambar cannot prevent, cure colon…
Published on : Mar 15, 2023The basis of the social media claim is a study...
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Fact-check: Juice hacks on Instagram can’t…
Published on : Mar 10, 2023Instagram reels can be informative and entertaining, but they also...
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Debunking 5 menstruation myths
Published on : Mar 7, 2023This #InternationalWomen’sDay, let’s demystify periods and put the spotlight on...
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Fact-check: Do pandemics occur every 100…
Published on : Mar 3, 2023Several past pandemics that occurred without such synchrony have gone...
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Fact-check: Asafoetida poses health risks for…
Published on : Feb 28, 2023Despite its purported health benefits, asafoetida should be consumed with...
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The Last of Us: Can fungi…
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Myth-buster: Consuming fish and milk together…
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Fact-check: Fake WHO post on ‘7…
Published on : Feb 14, 2023When the claim went viral in Nigeria in 2020, WHO...
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Fact-check: Smoking increases stress
Published on : Feb 10, 2023The effect of the feel-good chemicals released by the brain...
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Fact-check: Eating pineapple doesn’t cause miscarriage
Published on : Feb 7, 2023No scientific evidence to support causal link between pineapple consumption...