Vibrators or lipsticks? How India’s sex…
Published on : Nov 19, 2024While there is no explicit legal provision in India barring...
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FACT CHECK: Are figs non-vegetarian due…
Published on : Nov 19, 2024CLAIM: Figs (Anjeer) are non-vegetarian as wasps are involved in...
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STUDY: Drop the abbreviations in texting…
Published on : Nov 19, 2024Next time you're tempted to use shortcuts like "thanx" for...
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FACT CHECK: Is milk from hormone-injected…
Published on : Nov 18, 2024CLAIM: Hormones injected into cows linked to human cancer risk...
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Antimicrobial resistance as urgent as climate…
Published on : Nov 17, 2024The action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is “equally as urgent...
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Fact Check: Does loud snoring signal…
Published on : Nov 16, 2024CLAIM: Loud snoring is a deep and restful sleep FACT: ...
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FACT CHECK: Does eating fish and…
Published on : Nov 15, 2024CLAIM: The consumption of fish and milk leads to...
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STUDY: Quarter of world’s 828 million…
Published on : Nov 14, 2024India is now home to over a quarter of the...
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FACT CHECK: Can certain food help…
Published on : Nov 14, 2024A First Check reader recently shared a video with us...
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US obesity rate doubles since 1990,…
Published on : Nov 13, 2024By 2050, the number of US children and teens...
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FACT CHECK: Can clove-studded apple ease…
Published on : Nov 12, 2024CLAIM: Eating an apple with cloves inserted overnight on an...
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Uneven vaccine access in India slows…
Published on : Nov 12, 2024India has made exceptional advances in child immunisation, but...
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Trump’s second term: RFK Jr. to…
Published on : Nov 11, 2024As concerns rise about the implications of a second Trump...
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Study: Demand for cannabis as pain…
Published on : Nov 9, 2024As more people turn to cannabis for chronic pain relief,...
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Fact Check: Does poor oral hygiene…
Published on : Nov 5, 2024Claim: Poor oral hygiene over time can lead to an...
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Not just skin deep: Psoriasis also…
Published on : Nov 5, 2024Psoriasis is generally considered a skin condition with the itchy,...
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Early-life sugar restriction can protect against…
Published on : Nov 5, 2024Reducing sugar intake during the first 1,000 days after...
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The public health impact of gambling…
Published on : Nov 4, 2024The Lancet Public Health Commission on gambling in a...
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Report: Heat-related deaths among seniors rise…
Published on : Nov 4, 2024In 2023, global heat-related deaths among people over 65...
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Report: Fossil fuel deaths drop 7%…
Published on : Nov 3, 2024Despite the severe health impacts of climate change, there...
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Study: Political polarization a major threat…
Published on : Nov 2, 2024There is growing evidence that political polarization poses a...
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2023: TB surpasses COVID-19 as leading…
Published on : Nov 1, 2024In 2023, Tuberculosis (TB) reclaimed its position as the...
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FACT CHECK: Does sweetened lemonade have…
Published on : Oct 31, 2024CLAIM: Sugar in lemonade restricts the body's ability to absorb...
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Election results to affect patient, community…
Published on : Oct 30, 2024As the election date approaches in the USA, the...
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Fact Check: Can drinking too much…
Published on : Oct 30, 2024CLAIM: A popular social media post claims that coffee consumption...
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West Bengal extends ban on gutkha…
Published on : Oct 29, 2024The West Bengal government has renewed its ban on the...
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Fact Check: Is fake paneer made…
Published on : Oct 29, 2024CLAIM: A viral video says "analogue paneer" is made...
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Fact Check: Donald Trump claims “I’m…
Published on : Oct 28, 2024CLAIM US presidential candidate Donald Trump says "I'm the father...
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Rising human cost of gambling: 449…
Published on : Oct 27, 2024A shocking 448.7 million adults globally grapple with the personal,...
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Antimicrobial resistance, health reform take centre…
Published on : Oct 25, 2024Health reform, resistance to antimicrobials, health disparities, and the...
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EXPLAINER: Early birds vs night owls…
Published on : Oct 25, 2024Ancient wisdom dictates that going to bed early and...
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FACT CHECK: Viral video claims salt…
Published on : Oct 24, 2024CLAIM Salt is not as harmful when it comes to...
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India: Government health expenditure rose from…
Published on : Oct 23, 2024Government spending on healthcare has seen a significant rise over...
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Egypt eradicates malaria, a disease that…
Published on : Oct 22, 2024Since ancient times, malaria has plagued Egypt, impacting the...
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Fact Check: Do Root Canals Increase…
Published on : Oct 21, 2024CLAIM Root canals lead to breast cancer among women FACT ...
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Study: Childhood vaccinations in India have…
Published on : Oct 21, 2024Childhood vaccinations in India can reduce disease burden and associated...
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82% seniors seek health info online:…
Published on : Oct 20, 2024Around 82% of people over 50 look for health...
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Health is political, policies shaped by…
Published on : Oct 19, 2024Health and health policy are shaped by the political...
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FACT CHECK: Wisdom teeth removal &…
Published on : Oct 19, 2024A video has been going viral on Instagram, which advocates...
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Global Parliamentarians Unite at Berlin Summit…
Published on : Oct 17, 2024Parliamentarians from around the world gathered at the UNITE Global...
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Study: Girls lead in social media…
Published on : Oct 17, 2024Adolescents are spending increasing amounts of time immersed in...
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FACT CHECK: Are diabetics safe from…
Published on : Oct 17, 2024CLAIM: Diabetes does not affect one's eyes, as long...
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Cachexia: A muscle wasting condition in…
Published on : Oct 16, 2024Cachexia accounts for 30% of deaths among advanced-cancer patients,...
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At current rate, ending poverty for…
Published on : Oct 16, 2024At today’s feeble pace, it could take more than...
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FACT CHECK: Trump claims vaping helps…
Published on : Oct 15, 2024CLAIM: Flavoured vapes can help people quit smoking FACT: ...
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FACT CHECK: Can cleaning a cowshed…
Published on : Oct 15, 2024CLAIM: Stroking a cow’s back lowers one’s required dosage of...
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17 disease outbreaks in 2024 warn…
Published on : Oct 15, 2024The world has witnessed 17 outbreaks of dangerous diseases in...
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COVID-19 pushes 100M into extreme poverty,…
Published on : Oct 14, 2024The global economy is projected to lose $22 trillion...
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Tele MANAS launches mobile app and…
Published on : Oct 14, 2024Marking its two-year anniversary on World Mental Health Day, October...
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FACT CHECK: 3 COVID era conspiracies…
Published on : Oct 13, 2024Ever since the World Health Organisation declared mpox a public...
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FACT CHECK: ACHOO! Should you hold…
Published on : Oct 11, 2024CLAIM: Holding in a sneeze could be injurious to...
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FACT CHECK: Does coconut oil in…
Published on : Oct 11, 2024CLAIM: Coconut oil added regularly to a balanced diet lowers...