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STUDY: Do eggs feed viruses or…

Published on : May 9, 2025

CLAIM: Eggs feed viruses and bacteria in the body and...

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STUDY: Overuse of CT scans poses…

Published on : May 9, 2025

Repeated exposure to unnecessary computed tomography (CT) scans may pose...

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Brown rice has more arsenic than…

Published on : May 8, 2025

Brown rice contains higher levels of arsenic, a toxic chemical...

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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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FACT CHECK: Is folic acid harmful…

Published on : May 6, 2025

Barbara O’Neill, a prominent figure in alternative medicine circles, has...

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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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India global leader in cardiovascular deaths…

Published on : May 5, 2025

According to a new study in The Lancet eBioMedicine, India...

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Experts warn BMI no longer a…

Published on : May 5, 2025

For years, Body Mass Index (BMI) has been the standard...

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How to cut microplastics from your…

Published on : May 5, 2025

Microplastics—plastic fragments smaller than 5 millimetres—have entered food, water, and...

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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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STUDY: Same-arm vaccine shots help your…

Published on : May 2, 2025

Getting a COVID-19 booster shot in the same arm as...

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FACT CHECK: Is finasteride really better…

Published on : May 2, 2025

CLAIM: Finasteride is better than minoxidil for hair loss  ...

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Supreme Court orders inclusive KYC for…

Published on : May 1, 2025

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court on Wednesday declared...

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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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STUDY: Is your biological age more…

Published on : May 1, 2025

People whose biological age is higher than their chronological age...

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Measles returns: US sees worst outbreak…

Published on : Apr 30, 2025

The United States is witnessing a significant measles outbreak, 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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Vaccine hesitancy: The impending challenge to…

Published on : Apr 29, 2025

Vaccines are known to save lives, with the World Health...

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Delhi launches ₹10 lakh health scheme…

Published on : Apr 29, 2025

The Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana, a health insurance scheme, launched...

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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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STUDY: Young need meat, older adults…

Published on : Apr 29, 2025

Switching from animal-based to plant-based protein affects people differently depending...

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World Immunization Week: Vaccinations beyond childhood…

Published on : Apr 28, 2025

To many vaccinations are something that you go through as...

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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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Vaccines will play an important role…

Published on : Apr 26, 2025

As India inches closer to the deadline it set itself...

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India launches mission to eliminate measles…

Published on : Apr 25, 2025

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda virtually...

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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 Malaria Day: Will India be…

Published on : Apr 25, 2025

India is on an ambitious path to eliminate malaria by...

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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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Immunization Week 2025: Have you taken…

Published on : Apr 24, 2025

Vaccines are more than just a childhood milestone or a...

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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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Chhattisgarh police book ‘fake’ cardiologist, hospital…

Published on : Apr 23, 2025

After his arrest by the Madhya Pradesh police, alleged 'fake'...

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Iodine test turns blue, but that…

Published on : Apr 22, 2025

What began as a viral iodine test at Torii, a...

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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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Stroke and irreversible heart failure led…

Published on : Apr 22, 2025

Pope Francis died following a cerebral stroke and irreversible heart...

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Hope for cancer patients: New cell…

Published on : Apr 21, 2025

In what scientists are calling a “crack in the solid...

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Hepatitis? No. Jaundice? No! The Liver…

Published on : Apr 21, 2025

This World Liver Day, we are revisiting an interesting case...

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The silent epidemic: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver…

Published on : Apr 21, 2025

Did you know that even if you don't drink, you...

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‘Andar kheecho yaar!’: Video shows UP…

Published on : Apr 17, 2025

In a disturbing incident, a doctor at a government hospital...

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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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STUDY: Just a little weekly exercise…

Published on : Apr 17, 2025

Researchers have found that even small amounts of weekly physical...

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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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STUDY: 3 million children lost to…

Published on : Apr 16, 2025

A new study has revealed that more than three million...

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Fact Check: Is starving to lose…

Published on : Apr 15, 2025

Orhan Awatramani, an Indian internet personality, fashion icon, and socialite,...

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New study links heavy drinking to…

Published on : Apr 14, 2025

People who consume eight or more alcoholic drinks a week...

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WHO nations reach agreement ‘in principle’…

Published on : Apr 12, 2025

Geneva, Switzerland: After nearly three years of negotiations, member countries...

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Fatty fish, berries, and fiber: Best…

Published on : Apr 11, 2025

Parkinson's disease, a progressive movement disorder of the brain, demands...

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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’s first baby born through fully…

Published on : Apr 10, 2025

A baby boy has been born in Mexico using a...

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New blood test may predict cervical…

Published on : Apr 10, 2025

New Delhi: Researchers at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences...

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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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STUDY: Conceived in winter? You are…

Published on : Apr 10, 2025

Conception during the cold season lowers the risk of developing...

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EXPLAINER: US vape ruling confirms health…

Published on : Apr 9, 2025

Last week, the US Supreme Court court upheld the Food...

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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 Lancet: 500,000 children could die…

Published on : Apr 9, 2025

A new study published in The Lancet warns that if...

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Madhya Pradesh ‘fake’ doctor scandal: Who…

Published on : Apr 8, 2025

Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, the fake doctor impersonating a UK-trained cardiologist...

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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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FACT CHECK: Do boxers really get…

Published on : Apr 8, 2025

CLAIM:  In boxing films, swelling around a fighter’s eye is...

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Medical fraud shocker: At least seven…

Published on : Apr 8, 2025

In a shocking case of medical fraud, a 'fake' doctor,...

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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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STUDY: Weekend workouts may be enough…

Published on : Apr 7, 2025

You don’t have to hit the gym every day to...

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Fact Check: Does sunscreen increase cancer…

Published on : Apr 4, 2025

An Instagram reel claims that sunscreens are dangerous, citing a...

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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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Excessive sleepiness in older women linked…

Published on : Apr 3, 2025

Excessive sleepiness is linked to an increased chance of developing...

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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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FACT-CHECK: Viral video claims 10 eggs…

Published on : Apr 3, 2025

CLAIM:  Eating 10 eggs daily is good for health 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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World Autism Awareness Day: 7 common…

Published on : Apr 2, 2025

As the world marks World Autism Awareness Day on April...

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World Autism Awareness Day:  The urgent…

Published on : Apr 2, 2025

With multiple estimates showing that well over one crore people...

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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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Obesity Epidemic: Can Mounjaro Be the…

Published on : Mar 28, 2025

New Delhi - As India grapples with a growing obesity...

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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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FACT CHECK: Is your daily hot…

Published on : Mar 28, 2025

CLAIM: Bathing with hot water frequently exposes your testicles to...

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India issues urgent health advisory as…

Published on : Mar 27, 2025

New Delhi: With summer approaching and temperatures already climbing in...

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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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STUDY: Extreme heat makes you age…

Published on : Mar 27, 2025

Extreme heat may be silently speeding up biological aging in...

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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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Household air pollution affected 2.67 billion…

Published on : Mar 27, 2025

Household air pollution (HAP) affects over 2.67 billion people worldwide...

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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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WHO partnering with Thailand, Sri Lanka…

Published on : Mar 25, 2025

New Delhi: The World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated a...

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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 TB Day: Surviving tuberculosis in…

Published on : Mar 24, 2025

Forty-year-old Ranjit Singh stays at the night shelter on Asaf...

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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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Real costs of health misinformation: UP…

Published on : Mar 24, 2025

On March 19, 2025, Raja Babu, a 32-year-old resident of...

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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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Climate change-induced Solastalgia fuels anxiety, depression,…

Published on : Mar 22, 2025

Rural communities are closely tied to their environment, with traditions...

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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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FACT CHECK: Should you brush your…

Published on : Mar 21, 2025

CLAIM:  Brush your teeth at night and then after you...

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FACT CHECK: Does rosemary oil promote…

Published on : Mar 20, 2025

CLAIM: Rosemary oil helps treat hair fall.   FACT: Indeed,...

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Study: Your cells have a secret…

Published on : Mar 19, 2025

A study from the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) in...

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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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New Apollo initiative to focus on…

Published on : Mar 19, 2025

Apollo Hospitals on Tuesday launched the 'Apollo Joint Preservation Program',...

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Merilog, first FDA-approved rapid-acting insulin biosimilar…

Published on : Mar 19, 2025

With the FDA approval of Merilog in February, the number...

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Dragon Copilot: Microsoft’s AI tool to…

Published on : Mar 18, 2025

Tech giant Microsoft has launched a new AI product—a voice-activated...

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FACT CHECK: Iodine deficiency making a…

Published on : Mar 18, 2025

CLAIM: The trend of switching to pink salt, rock salt,...

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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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Survey reveals healthiest processed foods for…

Published on : Mar 17, 2025

New Delhi: Snacking plays a significant role in modern diets,...

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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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Fact Check: Are A, B and…

Published on : Mar 17, 2025

CLAIM: A, B and AB blood groups are more prone...

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FACT CHECK: Does wearing bras for…

Published on : Mar 13, 2025

CLAIM: Wearing bras for more than 12 hours a day...

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FACT CHECK: Does black coffee really…

Published on : Mar 13, 2025

  CLAIM: Black coffee can treat fatty liver   FACT:...

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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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Measles outbreak strikes Southern US, over…

Published on : Mar 12, 2025

The United States is facing an outbreak of measles, a...

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Vitamin D deficiency and skin cancer:…

Published on : Mar 12, 2025

In an era of growing skin cancer concerns, Vitamin D...

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FACT CHECK: Is sleep deprivation making…

Published on : Mar 11, 2025

CLAIM:  Lack of sleep can cause the brain to "eat...

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FACT CHECK: Should you give sanitary…

Published on : Mar 10, 2025

CLAIM:  Menstrual products, such as sanitary pads, can cause infections...

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FACT CHECK: Are you taking your…

Published on : Mar 10, 2025

  CLAIM: Taking certain supplement combinations hinders their absorption and...

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Your brain literally changes during pregnancy…

Published on : Mar 8, 2025

A new study has found a connection between brain changes...

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FACT CHECK: Does stress really cause…

Published on : Mar 7, 2025

CLAIM: Chronic stress can cause cancer   FACT: Misleading. No...

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Women are 30 times more susceptible…

Published on : Mar 7, 2025

Women contract Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) up to 30 times...

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The gender gap in clinical trials:…

Published on : Mar 6, 2025

Historically, medical research has largely excluded women from clinical trials...

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FACT CHECK: Is this chemical in…

Published on : Mar 6, 2025

CLAIM: Exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in...

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Women twice as likely to die…

Published on : Mar 5, 2025

Although the average age for heart attack among women is...

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FACT-CHECK: Is there a link between…

Published on : Mar 4, 2025

CLAIM: Air fryers cause cancer   FACT: No, they do...

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Swine flu outbreak: 20,414 cases, 347…

Published on : Mar 4, 2025

New Delhi: India is witnessing a sharp rise in swine...

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EXPLAINER: NAFLD and its hidden risks—what…

Published on : Mar 3, 2025

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a range of conditions...

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FACT CHECK: Is high alcohol tolerance…

Published on : Mar 3, 2025

CLAIM: High alcohol tolerance is a red flag FACT: True....

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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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Race Against time: A 10-year-old’s fight…

Published on : Feb 28, 2025

In a swanky complex in Gurgaon, Tanav Handoo fiddled with...

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Rare Disease Day: High costs of…

Published on : Feb 28, 2025

The last day of February is celebrated as ‘Rare Disease...

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Unknown disease outbreak in DR Congo…

Published on : Feb 28, 2025

An unknown disease outbreak in the northwest of the Democratic...

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FACT CHECK: Women can’t maintain abs…

Published on : Feb 27, 2025

CLAIM: Women's bodies need fat stores to maintain healthy hormone...

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Heart disease, stroke claim more lives…

Published on : Feb 26, 2025

Heart disease and stroke claimed more lives in 2022 in...

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Cervical cancer prevention among women gets…

Published on : Feb 23, 2025

The vaccine being introduced by the union government in the...

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Explainer: What’s double pneumonia afflicting Pope…

Published on : Feb 21, 2025

Pope Francis, the 88-year-old pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church...

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Fact Check: Is losing 33 kg…

Published on : Feb 20, 2025

The cricketer turned politician Navjot Singh Sidhu claimed in a...

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GOI starts massive information campaign on…

Published on : Feb 19, 2025

As Maharashtra state continues to see rising cases of Guillain–Barré Syndrome...

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Beyond Valentines: The health costs of…

Published on : Feb 19, 2025

Valentine's Day is touted to be the day of love,...

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FACT CHECK: Are there health benefits…

Published on : Feb 18, 2025

CLAIM: Drinking your own urine can have multiple health benefits....

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Global pandemic pact talks in final…

Published on : Feb 18, 2025

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that time...

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FACT CHECK: Does consuming fish and…

Published on : Feb 17, 2025

CLAIM:  Consuming fish and milk together or one after other...

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FACT CHECK: Industrialist’s viral tweet challenges…

Published on : Feb 17, 2025

Indian industrialist Harsh Goenka has sparked debate over a widely...

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FACT CHECK: Is it safe to…

Published on : Feb 17, 2025

Since his Bharat Jodo Yatra a couple of years back,...

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A heart for humanity: in conversation…

Published on : Feb 16, 2025

On January 25, 2025, a day before the country celebrated...

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FACT CHECK: Is beer good for…

Published on : Feb 15, 2025

CLAIM: Drinking beer is good for bone health, and can...

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The perils of online remedies: Did…

Published on : Feb 15, 2025

Last week, multiple media organisations reported on the death of...

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Making space for patients: the urgency…

Published on : Feb 14, 2025

In health-care services, spaces should be allocated for private conversations...

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Impact of US President Donald Trump’s…

Published on : Feb 13, 2025

US President Donald Trump has been in office just a over two...

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FACT CHECK: Should people reduce 10%…

Published on : Feb 13, 2025

CLAIM:  Cut down oil intake by 10 percent to improve...

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Even light alcohol consumption increases cancer…

Published on : Feb 13, 2025

You might ask, what is the relationship between alcohol consumption...

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Dual burden of malnutrition and obesity:…

Published on : Feb 13, 2025

There is a silent 'pandemic' that is taking over the...

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Karishma Mehta, founder of ‘Humans of…

Published on : Feb 12, 2025

At the beginning of February, Karishma Mehta, the Founder and...

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FACT CHECK: Can inserting fingers into…

Published on : Feb 12, 2025

CLAIM: Inserting fingers into the mouth can treat tonsillitis. FACT:...

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FACT CHECK: Does winter raise BP…

Published on : Feb 11, 2025

First Check received a WhatsApp  tipline request from a reader...

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Pakistan, Afghanistan a ‘perfect storm’ for…

Published on : Feb 11, 2025

The WHO has sounded the alarm over a sharp rise...

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FACT CHECK: Is paracetamol really the…

Published on : Feb 10, 2025

CLAIM: Paracetamol is the most harmful medicine in the world...

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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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FACT CHECK – Ivermectin for cancer:…

Published on : Feb 8, 2025

CLAIM: Ivermectin has 15 powerful anti-cancer mechanisms and can effectively...

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‘Increase negligible, allocation short of policy…

Published on : Feb 7, 2025

Indian Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget 2025-26...

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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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FACT CHECK: Are 80% of high…

Published on : Feb 6, 2025

Does a patient’s blood pressure rise when visiting a doctor?...

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How AI tool “DeepMerkel” is improving…

Published on : Feb 6, 2025

In what is being called a major leap forward for...

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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 Cancer Day: Recent cancer misinformation…

Published on : Feb 6, 2025

Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide, 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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Lung cancer in non-smokers rises amid…

Published on : Feb 4, 2025

New Delhi: Despite a global decline in smoking rates, lung...

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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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FACT CHECK: Does Ivermectin harm reproductive…

Published on : Feb 4, 2025

CLAIM: Ivermectin reduces the ability to conceive and grow babies,...

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USAID is a criminal organization, time…

Published on : Feb 3, 2025

Tesla CEO and key Trump administration adviser Elon Musk has...

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World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2025:…

Published on : Feb 3, 2025

World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day is celebrated on January...

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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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FACT CHECK: Would drinking from plastic…

Published on : Feb 3, 2025

CLAIM:   A viral video suggests drinking from plastic bottles leads...

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FACT CHECK: Is frequent déjà vu…

Published on : Feb 1, 2025

CLAIM:   Repeated and chronic experiences of déjà vu are a...

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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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AAP’s Health Report Card: Did the…

Published on : Feb 1, 2025

New Delhi: As the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) gears up...

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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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FACT CHECK: Can CT coronary angiogram…

Published on : Jan 31, 2025

CLAIM:   CT coronary scans can detect heart blockages quickly, non-invasively,...

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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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FACT CHECK: Do pomegranate, watermelon, guava…

Published on : Jan 30, 2025

A YouTube short posted by @ReadersBooksClub claims that eating pomegranate,...

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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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Will DeepSeek AI drive a healthcare…

Published on : Jan 29, 2025

The unexpectedly powerful Chinese AI model DeepSeek has shaken up...

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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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FACT CHECK: Does Benzoyl Peroxide treat…

Published on : Jan 28, 2025

CLAIM:  Benzoyl Peroxide is effective for acne, particularly inflammatory acne. ...

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FACT CHECK: Is paracetamol the right…

Published on : Jan 26, 2025

In a viral Instagram reel posted by @behind_of_truth.ing, Acharya Manish,...

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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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India’s uneven caesarean delivery rates: Telangana…

Published on : Jan 25, 2025

While the national average caesarean delivery rate in India is...

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FACT CHECK: Does cow urine have…

Published on : Jan 25, 2025

CLAIM: IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti claims cow urine has...

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FACT CHECK: Is Elon Musk right…

Published on : Jan 24, 2025

CLAIM:   Ketamine can help manage symptoms of depression  FACT:...

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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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FACT CHECK: Can alcoholic drinks like…

Published on : Jan 24, 2025

CLAIM:   Wine, beer, and rum can help your skin...

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FACT CHECK: Is maida safe to…

Published on : Jan 23, 2025

  CLAIM:   Refined flour (maida) is not unhealthy if...

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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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FACT CHECK: Should you get a…

Published on : Jan 23, 2025

An Instagram reel posted by @dr_richa_tiwari provides guidance on the...

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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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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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‘Woo! That’s a big one’: Trump…

Published on : Jan 21, 2025

Days after the World Health Organization (WHO) sought US$ 1.5...

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FACT CHECK: Does the COVID-19 vaccine…

Published on : Jan 20, 2025

CLAIM:  HIV is part of the composition of COVID-19 vaccines...

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Indoor air pollution: How slum dwellers…

Published on : Jan 20, 2025

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Thirty-two-year-old Besaniya works as a domestic worker...

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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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‘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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FACT-CHECK: Is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy the leading…

Published on : Jan 18, 2025

CLAIM: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the leading cause of sudden...

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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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FACT CHECK: Vidya Balan claims inflammation…

Published on : Jan 17, 2025

  A viral reel by @GalattaIndiaOffl shows the renowned Bollywood...

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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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FACT CHECK: Should Keralites give up…

Published on : Jan 17, 2025

CLAIM:  A majority of Keralites are lactose intolerant, while 70%...

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Deaths in J&K’s Rajouri linked to…

Published on : Jan 16, 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir government today announced that the recent...

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Mysterious disease claims 14 lives in…

Published on : Jan 15, 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday described recent deaths...

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FACT CHECK: Should you chew disprin,…

Published on : Jan 14, 2025

CLAIM:  Disprin, clopidogrel and atorvastatin tablets should be chewed in case...

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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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Treat stillbirths as lives lost, not…

Published on : Jan 14, 2025

The Lancet has called on India to recognize stillbirth as...

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Fact-Check: The truth about ginger’s health…

Published on : Jan 13, 2025

CLAIM: Ginger is a powerful metabolism booster that helps reduce...

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Women in Indian cancer research are…

Published on : Jan 13, 2025

  The field of oncology in India faces a stark...

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FACT CHECK: Do underarm puffs indicate…

Published on : Jan 11, 2025

CLAIM: Puffy underarms signify toxin buildup in the body FACT:...

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WHO 2024 report: Immunization saves 154…

Published on : Jan 10, 2025

Geneva, Switzerland - In 2024, the WHO celebrated significant immunization...

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FACT CHECK: Can a posture corrector…

Published on : Jan 10, 2025

CLAIM: Using a posture corrector can improve your posture FACT:...

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STUDY: China’s hearing loss cases set…

Published on : Jan 9, 2025

  The number of people with hearing loss in China...

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FACT CHECK: Can cancer be treated…

Published on : Jan 9, 2025

CLAIM: Cancer can be cured without using chemotherapy FACT: The...

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WHO monitors China’s rising respiratory illnesses,…

Published on : Jan 8, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it is in...

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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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Stay calm, no need to panic:…

Published on : Jan 7, 2025

Experts, officials and ministers have urged people to remain calm,...

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FACT CHECK: Does walking on grass…

Published on : Jan 6, 2025

CLAIM: Walking barefoot on grass boosts your sixth sense FACT:...

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Two Bengaluru infants test HMPV positive,…

Published on : Jan 6, 2025

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected two...

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India tracks China’s HMPV outbreak amid…

Published on : Jan 4, 2025

India is closely monitoring respiratory and seasonal influenza cases after...

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India records 9.1M dog bites annually,…

Published on : Jan 4, 2025

A Lancet study funded by the Indian Council of Medical...

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FACT CHECK: Can traditional remedies like…

Published on : Jan 3, 2025

CLAIM: A viral video suggests traditional remedies can treat rabid...

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FACT CHECK: Can fermented foods reduce,…

Published on : Jan 3, 2025

CLAIM: Fermented food can reduce, remove and even eliminate microplastics...

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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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FACT CHECK: Amla is ayurveda’s most…

Published on : Jan 3, 2025

CLAIM: Amla (Indian Gooseberry) is Ayurveda’s most powerful medicine against...

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FACT CHECK: Does your child’s body…

Published on : Jan 2, 2025

CLAIM:  Your child’s body is born with everything it needs...

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In a hottest decade on record,…

Published on : Jan 2, 2025

  2024 was the warmest year on record, capping a...

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FACT CHECK: Do we really need…

Published on : Jan 1, 2025

CLAIM:  A YouTube reel claims that a multi-step skincare routine,...

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FACT CHECK: Are tea bags leaking…

Published on : Jan 1, 2025

  A claim circulating on social media has raised concerns...

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COVID: 5 years after outbreak, WHO…

Published on : Dec 31, 2024

On December 31, 2019, the World Health Organization’s country office...

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FACT CHECK: Can a mixture of…

Published on : Dec 30, 2024

CLAIM: A mixture of aloe vera gel, coffee powder, and...

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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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Influenza vaccines are a lifesaver against…

Published on : Dec 30, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted influenza vaccines as...

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India exits WHO’s high-burden malaria list,…

Published on : Dec 28, 2024

India has officially exited the World Health Organization’s (WHO) high-burden...

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FACT CHECK: Does frequent ejaculation reduce…

Published on : Dec 28, 2024

CLAIM: Frequent ejaculation doesn’t prevent prostate cancer FACT: False. Frequent...

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FACT CHECK: Do detox supplements actually…

Published on : Dec 27, 2024

CLAIM: The growing trend of detox diets and supplements claims...

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2024: India marks major milestone in…

Published on : Dec 26, 2024

India achieved a significant milestone this year by eliminating neglected...

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WHO flags misinformation and disinformation as…

Published on : Dec 26, 2024

Misinformation and disinformation are critical threats to global health, the...

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Over 1 in 5 adults worldwide…

Published on : Dec 25, 2024

  Around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49...

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COVID toll so far: 7 million…

Published on : Dec 25, 2024

More than 776.8 million cases and 7 million deaths from...

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Fact Check: Does drinking 8 litres…

Published on : Dec 24, 2024

CLAIM:  Drinking 8 litres of water daily boosts athletic performance,...

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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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India’s air pollution problem is not…

Published on : Dec 23, 2024

  A new study by the Karolinska Institute has revealed...

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FACT CHECK: Can fasting for 3…

Published on : Dec 23, 2024

CLAIM:  Fasting for three days after a dog bite enables...

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Social media platforms urged to share…

Published on : Dec 20, 2024

Social media companies must prioritize the fight against science misinformation...

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FACT CHECK -The science behind height:…

Published on : Dec 20, 2024

CLAIM: Sachin Tendulkar is 5'5", Anjali Tendulkar is 5'6", so...

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FACT CHECK: Can swallowing papaya seeds…

Published on : Dec 19, 2024

CLAIM: Papaya seeds can act as a natural contraceptive if...

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FACT CHECK: Does sugar cause ADHD,…

Published on : Dec 19, 2024

  A viral Instagram post by @daveymaher_fitness, who has 436,000...

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India needs 6 million nurses by…

Published on : Dec 18, 2024

  India will need six million additional nurses by 2030...

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FACT CHECK: Can leaving your blanket…

Published on : Dec 18, 2024

CLAIM:  People over 30 shouldn’t leave their blanket abruptly due...

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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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As Delhi’s mobility crisis deepens pollution…

Published on : Dec 17, 2024

New Delhi: "Badi gaadiyaan aati hain aur dhool udaake chali jaati...

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FACT CHECK: Is alkaline water good…

Published on : Dec 16, 2024

CLAIM:  Alkaline water is beneficial for health FACT:  There’s no...

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FACT CHECK: Can wearing a tight…

Published on : Dec 16, 2024

CLAIM: Wearing a tight underwear lowers a man’s sperm count...

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FACT CHECK: Should we be consuming…

Published on : Dec 14, 2024

CLAIM:  Stop taking multivitamins as you can get dependent on...

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FACT CHECK: Does consuming lemongrass aid…

Published on : Dec 13, 2024

CLAIM: Consuming lemongrass aids in lowering cholesterol levels and improving...

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FACT CHECK: Can staying in 40°C…

Published on : Dec 12, 2024

CLAIM:  Sitting in 40°C water can lead to 500g-3kg weight...

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Think your body becomes resistant to…

Published on : Dec 12, 2024

  A major challenge in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) lies...

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‘They’ll destroy me’: Techie’s last words…

Published on : Dec 11, 2024

A 34-year-old techie, Atul Subhash, died by suicide at his...

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FACT CHECK: Cancer misinformation gets new…

Published on : Dec 11, 2024

Last month, former cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu made headlines, when...

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FACT CHECK: Did YesMadam fire ‘stressed’…

Published on : Dec 10, 2024

  YesMadam, an online beauty services platform, is facing a...

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FACT CHECK: Is John Abraham right…

Published on : Dec 10, 2024

CLAIM:  Non-veg food does not have more protein than vegetarian...

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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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FACT CHECK: Can a single sip…

Published on : Dec 9, 2024

CLAIM: Even one sip of alcohol can put you at...

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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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FACT CHECK: Can tamarind seeds cure…

Published on : Dec 9, 2024

  First Check came across a video on Instagram, from...

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How just 1% weight change in…

Published on : Dec 7, 2024

  Large Language Models (LLMs) hold great promise for healthcare...

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No, Himalayan salt is not healthier…

Published on : Dec 6, 2024

  CLAIM:  Himalayan salt offers no significant health benefits compared...

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FACT CHECK: Is your daily cup…

Published on : Dec 5, 2024

CLAIM: Drinking chai daily leads to weight gain. FACT: Drinking...

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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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FACT CHECK: Can patharchatta leaves dissolve…

Published on : Dec 5, 2024

CLAIM:  Patharchatta leaves can dissolve kidney stones FACT: There is...

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FACT CHECK: Acidic foods increase cancer…

Published on : Dec 4, 2024

A popular video on Instagram, with about 20,000 likes and...

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Health of India Summit 2024 tackles…

Published on : Dec 4, 2024

Experts discussed evolving challenges and solutions for India's health sector,...

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How prepared is India for future…

Published on : Dec 3, 2024

New Delhi: The Health of India Summit 2024 at Hotel...

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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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HOI2024: Experts discuss AI’s role in…

Published on : Dec 3, 2024

New Delhi: At the Health of India Summit 2024 in...

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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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AI-fueled health misinformation, infectious diseases and…

Published on : Dec 3, 2024

The "Health Misinformation Vectors in India" report, released at the...

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Health of India Summit 2024 to…

Published on : Dec 2, 2024

  The Health of India Summit 2024, a flagship event...

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FACT CHECK: Should you stop drinking…

Published on : Dec 2, 2024

CLAIM: Drinking vegetable juice is harmful and should be avoided....

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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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UN report: Human rights key to…

Published on : Dec 1, 2024

  The world can end AIDS by 2030 if human...

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India mandates snakebite reporting amid 50,000…

Published on : Dec 1, 2024

In a significant move to combat underreported snakebite cases, the...

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‘Dangerous form of misinformation’: More medical…

Published on : Nov 30, 2024

Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu's recent claim that his wife, Navjot...

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4 million Afghans battle addiction amid…

Published on : Nov 28, 2024

The World Health Organization has sounded the alarm on Afghanistan's...

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Will AI revolutionise Indian healthcare by…

Published on : Nov 28, 2024

New Delhi:  In May 2024, Ankit Gupta, a Delhi resident...

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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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UK-India health tech bootcamp returns with…

Published on : Nov 27, 2024

The second edition of the week-long UK-India HealthTech Bootcamp began...

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FACT CHECK: Can a lung detox…

Published on : Nov 26, 2024

CLAIM:  A homemade tea can be used to detox lungs...

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Sidhu shares controversial diet plan for…

Published on : Nov 26, 2024

Former cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday sparked criticism from...

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FACT CHECK: Was Bill Gates indicted…

Published on : Nov 25, 2024

CLAIM: Bill Gates has been indicted in the Netherlands for...

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COP29 highlights urgency of health action…

Published on : Nov 25, 2024

Health emerged as one of the major issues at the...

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FACT CHECK: Medical experts debunk Sidhu’s…

Published on : Nov 23, 2024

CLAIM: Turmeric, neem water, apple cider vinegar, lemon water, and...

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EXPLAINER: Is Virat Kohli’s steamed diet…

Published on : Nov 22, 2024

  More often than not the media is abuzz with...

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Survey of 21,000 Delhi-NCR residents finds…

Published on : Nov 21, 2024

  Around 75% of families in Delhi-NCR have reported at...

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Newborn Care Week: Some Baby Myths…

Published on : Nov 21, 2024

As Newborn Care Week is observed annually from November 15...

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FACT CHECK: Are teflon-coated aluminum utensils…

Published on : Nov 21, 2024

CLAIM: Teflon-coated aluminium utensils are not safe and should be...

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Vibrators or lipsticks? How India’s sex…

Published on : Nov 19, 2024

While there is no explicit legal provision in India barring...

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FACT CHECK: Are figs non-vegetarian due…

Published on : Nov 19, 2024

CLAIM: Figs (Anjeer) are non-vegetarian as wasps are involved in...

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STUDY: Drop the abbreviations in texting…

Published on : Nov 19, 2024

Next 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, 2024

CLAIM:  Hormones injected into cows linked to human cancer risk...

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Antimicrobial resistance as urgent as climate…

Published on : Nov 17, 2024

The action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is “equally as urgent...

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Fact Check: Does loud snoring signal…

Published on : Nov 16, 2024

CLAIM:  Loud snoring is a deep and restful sleep FACT: ...

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FACT CHECK: Does eating fish and…

Published on : Nov 15, 2024

  CLAIM:  The consumption of fish and milk leads to...

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STUDY: Quarter of world’s 828 million…

Published on : Nov 14, 2024

India is now home to over a quarter of the...

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FACT CHECK: Can certain food help…

Published on : Nov 14, 2024

A First Check reader recently shared a video with us...

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US obesity rate doubles since 1990,…

Published on : Nov 13, 2024

  By 2050, the number of US children and teens...

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FACT CHECK: Can clove-studded apple ease…

Published on : Nov 12, 2024

CLAIM:  Eating an apple with cloves inserted overnight on an...

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Uneven vaccine access in India slows…

Published on : Nov 12, 2024

  India has made exceptional advances in child immunisation,  but...

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Trump’s second term: RFK Jr. to…

Published on : Nov 11, 2024

As concerns rise about the implications of a second Trump...

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Study: Demand for cannabis as pain…

Published on : Nov 9, 2024

As more people turn to cannabis for chronic pain relief,...

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Fact Check: Does poor oral hygiene…

Published on : Nov 5, 2024

Claim: Poor oral hygiene over time can lead to an...

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Not just skin deep: Psoriasis also…

Published on : Nov 5, 2024

Psoriasis is generally considered a skin condition with the itchy,...

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Early-life sugar restriction can protect against…

Published on : Nov 5, 2024

  Reducing sugar intake during the first 1,000 days after...

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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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Report: Heat-related deaths among seniors rise…

Published on : Nov 4, 2024

  In 2023, global heat-related deaths among people over 65...

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Report: Fossil fuel deaths drop 7%…

Published on : Nov 3, 2024

  Despite the severe health impacts of climate change, there...

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Study: Political polarization a major threat…

Published on : Nov 2, 2024

  There is growing evidence that political polarization poses a...

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2023: TB surpasses COVID-19 as leading…

Published on : Nov 1, 2024

  In 2023, Tuberculosis (TB) reclaimed its position as the...

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FACT CHECK: Does sweetened lemonade have…

Published on : Oct 31, 2024

CLAIM:  Sugar in lemonade restricts the body's ability to absorb...

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Election results to affect patient, community…

Published on : Oct 30, 2024

  As the election date approaches in the USA, the...

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Fact Check: Can drinking too much…

Published on : Oct 30, 2024

CLAIM:  A popular social media post claims that coffee consumption...

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West Bengal extends ban on gutkha…

Published on : Oct 29, 2024

The West Bengal government has renewed its ban on the...

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Fact Check: Is fake paneer made…

Published on : Oct 29, 2024

  CLAIM: A viral video says "analogue paneer" is made...

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Fact Check: Donald Trump claims “I’m…

Published on : Oct 28, 2024

CLAIM US presidential candidate Donald Trump says "I'm the father...

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Rising human cost of gambling: 449…

Published on : Oct 27, 2024

A shocking 448.7 million adults globally grapple with the personal,...

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Antimicrobial resistance, health reform take centre…

Published on : Oct 25, 2024

  Health reform, resistance to antimicrobials, health disparities, and the...

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EXPLAINER: Early birds vs night owls…

Published on : Oct 25, 2024

  Ancient wisdom dictates that going to bed early and...

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FACT CHECK: Viral video claims salt…

Published on : Oct 24, 2024

CLAIM  Salt is not as harmful when it comes to...

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India: Government health expenditure rose from…

Published on : Oct 23, 2024

Government spending on healthcare has seen a significant rise over...

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Egypt eradicates malaria, a disease that…

Published on : Oct 22, 2024

  Since ancient times, malaria has plagued Egypt, impacting the...

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Fact Check: Do Root Canals Increase…

Published on : Oct 21, 2024

CLAIM Root canals lead to breast cancer among women FACT ...

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Study: Childhood vaccinations in India have…

Published on : Oct 21, 2024

Childhood vaccinations in India can reduce disease burden and associated...

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82% seniors seek health info online:…

Published on : Oct 20, 2024

  Around 82% of people over 50 look for health...

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Health is political, policies shaped by…

Published on : Oct 19, 2024

  Health and health policy are shaped by the political...

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FACT CHECK: Wisdom teeth removal &…

Published on : Oct 19, 2024

A video has been going viral on Instagram, which advocates...

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Global Parliamentarians Unite at Berlin Summit…

Published on : Oct 17, 2024

Parliamentarians from around the world gathered at the UNITE Global...

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Study: Girls lead in social media…

Published on : Oct 17, 2024

  Adolescents are spending increasing amounts of time immersed in...

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FACT CHECK: Are diabetics safe from…

Published on : Oct 17, 2024

  CLAIM:  Diabetes does not affect one's eyes, as long...

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Cachexia: A muscle wasting condition in…

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  Cachexia accounts for 30% of deaths among advanced-cancer patients,...

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At current rate, ending poverty for…

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  At today’s feeble pace, it could take more than...

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FACT CHECK: Trump claims vaping helps…

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CLAIM:  Flavoured vapes can help people quit smoking   FACT: ...

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17 disease outbreaks in 2024 warn…

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The world has witnessed 17 outbreaks of dangerous diseases in...

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COVID-19 pushes 100M into extreme poverty,…

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  The global economy is projected to lose $22 trillion...

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FACT CHECK: 3 COVID era conspiracies…

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  Ever since the World Health Organisation declared mpox a public...

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  CLAIM:  Holding in a sneeze could be injurious to...

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FACT CHECK: Does coconut oil in…

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CLAIM:  Coconut oil added regularly to a balanced diet lowers...