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Published on : Aug 6, 2026CLAIM: An Instagram creator says that eating one teaspoon of...
CLAIM: An Instagram creator says that eating one teaspoon of...
: Arijit GuptaCLAIM: A dental clinic's instagram reel claims that acidic beverages like coffee, cokes, and juices are detrimental...
: Arijit GuptaIndia is home to an estimated 253 million adolescents, the...
: Arijit GuptaDo you remember when we were children or teenagers and...
: Sakshi SrivastavaPeople often discuss ways to lose weight, including counting calories,...
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: Arijit GuptaCLAIM: An Instagram reel claims that drinking sugarcane juice slowly...
: Arijit GuptaCLAIM: Consuming sugar can cause dark circles under the eyes...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: The post claims that apricots, particularly dried apricots,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: A viral Instagram post claims Germany invented a new...
: Arijit GuptaCLAIM: PRP (platelet-rich plasma) combined with microneedling is an advanced...
: Sakshi SrivastavaTrying to lose weight to stay healthy? Most people think...
: Sakshi SrivastavaFeeling out of breath after climbing a few flights of...
: Arijit GuptaCLAIM: The viral Instagram post claims that women who consistently...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Consuming powdered jamun seeds can naturally lower blood sugar...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: A viral Instagram post claims that eating a half-baked...
: Arijit GuptaCLAIM: The way a person draws the number "8" reflects...
: Sakshi SrivastavaInfertility affects an estimated one in six people globally during...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIndia has significantly expanded hepatitis B vaccination among newborns between...
: Arijit GuptaCLAIM: Sleeping with wet hair does not cause a cold...
: Sakshi SrivastavaFatty liver disease, now known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: The post claims that recent research shows coconut oil...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: A viral YouTube Shorts video claims that 2-minute noodles...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThe journey towards parenthood is often filled with uncertainties. Over...
: Anjali AjaikumarThere was a time when spending an evening at a...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIndia is among the countries using far more powerful antibiotics...
: First Check TeamDear girls, remember those moments when we spiral into late-night...
: Sakshi SrivastavaOne in five people worldwide will develop cancer in their...
: Arijit GuptaThe Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College...
: Arijit GuptaAs activist Sonam Wangchuk remains under close medical supervision after...
: Arijit GuptaIndia has approved its first vaccine against dengue, with the...
: First Check TeamFrom work meetings and online classes to social media and...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA Cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at...
: Arijit GuptaA supplement best known for helping athletes build strength may...
: Arijit GuptaThe National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed the prices...
: Arijit GuptaDengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection caused by the dengue...
: Sakshi SrivastavaOne in seven couples worldwide struggle to conceive. For many,...
: Arijit GuptaA national HPV vaccination programme in England has been associated...
: First Check TeamAs both a doctor and a mother, I often...
: Dr Sabba MehmoodCLAIM: An Instagram post claims that eating one mango daily...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Sleeping with a high pillow setup can increase intraocular...
: Sakshi SrivastavaMonsoon brings a spike in waterborne diseases like dengue and...
: Arijit GuptaVeteran actor Rajesh Sharma, known for his performances in films...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThe World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Region has stepped...
: First Check TeamMedha Gandhi Every year, World Population Day arrives with...
: adminCLAIM: A viral Instagram reel claims excessive cardio worsens PMOS...
: Arijit GuptaDidn't learn a musical instrument? It may not be too...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: The post claims that microplastics accumulating in the male...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThe world’s first lung transplant between two people living with...
: Arijit GuptaPeople born in more recent decades showed signs of faster...
: Arijit GuptaImagine a switch inside every cell in your body that...
: Arijit GuptaCLAIM: The post claims that eating pumpkin seeds can help...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThe arrival of the monsoon offers relief from the scorching...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA three-year study tracking adults aged 19 to 94 has...
: Arijit GuptaThe recent ammonia gas leak incident at a seafood processing...
: Sinchan SahaNew research suggests that some of the world's most commonly...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: A pregnant woman's facial appearance can indicate the sex...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIndia's healthcare system serves over 1.4 billion people through a...
: Sakshi Srivastava... CLAIM: A viral post claims that consuming moringa regularly...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: A viral Instagram post claims that late-night scrolling significantly...
: Arijit GuptaBangladesh’s measles outbreak, which has been spreading rapidly since March,...
: Abdullah Al SoadEvery year, thousands of babies in India are born prematurely,...
: Arijit GuptaVitiligo is often viewed as a cosmetic condition because of the...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Grapes help protect skin cells from UV-related damage and...
: Arijit GuptaBefore you select your favourite filter on Instagram or Snapchat...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Drinking green tea every day may help reduce the...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Drinking clove tea every day for two weeks may...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: The post claims that wearing 100% polyester underwear can...
: Sakshi SrivastavaEvery day, millions of people search the internet for answers...
: Dr Sabba MehmoodCLAIM: Not brushing your teeth at night may increase the...
: Sakshi SrivastavaMental health - something many people still hide, something we...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA young couple from Bengaluru, *Priyanka, 31, and *Karthik, 33,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Storing lemon water, cumin water, or hot water in...
: Sakshi SrivastavaKerala has long been considered one of India's benchmark healthcare...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Eating a mixture of clove and cinnamon may improve...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Eating yogurt regularly, especially three times a week, can...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIn a landmark achievement for India’s pharmaceutical industry, Wockhardt has...
: Sakshi SrivastavaHave you ever noticed someone walking unevenly, struggling to sit...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThe Supreme Court on Tuesday said that the right to trauma care...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThe World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the global...
: First Check TeamIn India’s high-rise corporate offices and IT corridors, a quiet...
: Sinchan SahaCLAIM: Cinnamon may help reduce menstrual pain, cramping, nausea, and...
: Sakshi SrivastavaHigher levels of fitness in middle age may do more...
: First Check TeamFor decades, most depression treatments have focused on reducing distress...
: First Check TeamVision problems are often dismissed as simple eye strain, fatigue,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCareer goals, financial stability, relationships, marriage, motherhood, and the constant...
: Sakshi SrivastavaAs parts of Central Africa continue to battle fresh Ebola...
: Sakshi SrivastavaFor millions of people around the world, coffee is more...
: First Check TeamAs temperatures continue to soar across several parts of India, people...
: Sakshi SrivastavaDelhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) on Thursday issued an...
: First Check TeamIn a significant move to strengthen paediatric healthcare, the Union...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Consuming 1–2 tablespoons of flax seeds daily can help...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Eating excess sugar can accelerate skin ageing by damaging...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA promising new study suggests that blocking a single age-linked...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: Snoring may contribute to brain damage and increase the...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Drinking one cup of pomegranate juice daily can reduce...
: Sakshi SrivastavaFor years, weight loss has largely been spoken about as...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThe World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the latest Ebola...
: First Check TeamA major shift has taken place in women’s health terminology,...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: Aspartame, the artificial sweetener used in Diet Coke, has...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIt usually begins the same way. A promise to start...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThe World Health Organization confirms that heatwaves are becoming more intense...
: Safna MalikThe recent deaths of four members of a family in...
: Riyaz WaniCLAIM: The viral reel claims that Inuspheresis therapy can 'filter' the blood...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThere was a time when our choices felt simple -...
: Sakshi SrivastavaOver 100 passengers and crew members reportedly fell ill during...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThe memories of the COVID-19 pandemic are still fresh, and...
: Sharmila Saha Roy Mangoes are an essential part of the Indian summer, often...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA new study published in The Journal of Nutrition has found...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Eating dry fruits 'randomly' can increase the risk of...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIn a significant move to strengthen paediatric healthcare, the Union...
: Sakshi SrivastavaOver the past few years, AI in healthcare has been...
: Sakshi SrivastavaAs summer temperatures soar past 40°C in several Indian states,...
: Sharmila Saha Roy CLAIM: Interval walking, which alternates between slow and brisk walking,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Higher sugar consumption leads to increased depression, suggesting a...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Placing an ice cube between the thumb and index...
: Sakshi SrivastavaAs temperatures climb across India, terms like “electrolyte imbalance” and...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: Face masks such as sheet masks and charcoal masks...
: Sakshi Srivastava“Is it AI?” has become one of the most frequently...
: PratibhaThe World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the first-ever malaria...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: Eating ice cream in summer does not actually cool...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA late-night meal in Mumbai has turned into a disturbing tragedy,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaVaccines have long stood as one of the most powerful...
: Sakshi SrivastavaSweltering summers are tightening their grip across the country. On...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Heart attacks are common in bathrooms and can be...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThe Supreme Court of India on Monday issued a stern...
: Sakshi SrivastavaAsthma is one of the most common noncommunicable diseases worldwide. According...
: Sakshi SrivastavaWalk into any office complex, a chai stall outside a...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Set of daily lifestyle habits - including drinking water...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: CLAIM: Using aluminium utensils for cooking is dangerous and...
: Sakshi SrivastavaLifestyle-related illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and thyroid...
: First Check TeamVaccines have long been one of the most powerful tools...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThe World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Region on Friday...
: First Check TeamMalaria during pregnancy can pose serious risks not only to...
: Sakshi SrivastavaFor decades, scientists believed that how long we live was...
: First Check TeamDeepika Padukone is all set to embrace motherhood once again...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Using fluoride toothpaste daily can lead to thyroid problems...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Natural fabrics like cotton and linen can improve mood,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaLiver disease is emerging as a major public health concern...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIn India, sunlight is available for most of the year,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaWith every leap in technology, a familiar debate resurfaces -...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Eating white rice on an empty stomach leads to...
: Sakshi SrivastavaClaim: Miracle cures for cancer, including fasting, chanting mantras and...
: Salam ChingkheingabaCLAIM: Skipping breakfast significantly increases the risk of weight gain...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIn a breakthrough that could reshape the future of family...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCould the biggest threats to your health already be present,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Post-meal walks can significantly lower blood sugar levels and...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Emotions are stored permanently in the body and directly...
: Sakshi SrivastavaHow well has the LDF government kept its health promises...
: PratibhaCLAIM: Eating French fries can be more dangerous than smoking...
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: Sakshi SrivastavaVaccination remains one of the most effective scientific tools for...
: Dr Sabba MehmoodMenopause brings a significant shift in metabolic health, one that...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA fast-moving measles outbreak in Bangladesh has triggered alarm across the...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Eating food on banana leaves provides health benefits because...
: Sakshi SrivastavaAutism, also referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA new subvariant of COVID-19, BA.3.2, also known as 'Cicada',...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Soy is a safe and healthy source of protein...
: Sakshi SrivastavaDrug-resistant typhoid infections are emerging as a major public health...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Regularly holding urine can stretch the bladder, weaken its...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Ayurvedic treatments can completely cure knee pain without the...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA healthy diet during midlife, particularly between the ages of...
: Sakshi SrivastavaEver thought that the colour of the lights around you...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Dates can carry a fungus called Aspergillus because they...
: Sakshi SrivastavaAI foundation models used in medical imaging could pose privacy...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Non-ionising radiation from everyday devices like Wi-Fi, microwaves, mobile...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Consuming beetroot juice, improving lifestyle, performing Kegel exercises, and...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Breast swelling in newborn babies is normal and usually...
: Sakshi SrivastavaTuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, continuing to pose...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Kissing a newborn can be life-threatening, as it may...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIn a significant development for diabetes and obesity care, the...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThe American Heart Association (AHA), along with the American College...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCalling for a more open and stigma-free conversation around Tuberculosis,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaConflict-associated disease outbreaks are emerging as the most immediate global...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: A mother’s eating habits during pregnancy can shape her...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Rising ADHD cases in children are primarily caused by...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Children should not be given protein shakes, as their...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThere are several moments in life when everything feels overwhelming....
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Spraying perfume directly on the neck can damage the...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIn a landmark ruling, India’s Supreme Court has permitted the...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: Creatine does not cause hair loss. There is no...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA new type of immune cell therapy has wiped out...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Drinking water from plastic bottles is “poison” and can...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Low levels of Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 mean...
: adminCLAIM: Burnt roti, phulka, or any charred food releases acrylamide, a...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCancer remains one of the leading causes of death globally, and...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Giving tea to babies and continuing to feed only...
: Sakshi SrivastavaMuzamil Hilal, 26, from Rawalpora in Srinagar, has had a...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: Watching reels for long hours puts the eye in...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Drinking hot tea or coffee in disposable paper cups...
: Sakshi SrivastavaUS counties located closer to operational nuclear power plants (NPPs)...
: Sakshi SrivastavaYou must have watched heartwarming videos of baby monkey Punch on...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Eating fish regularly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Peas are extremely nutrient-dense and provide significant amounts of fibre,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaManjit Sangha, a 52-year-old woman from the United Kingdom, never...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThe Union government is set to launch a nationwide human...
: First Check TeamFor decades, ageing has been widely associated with inevitable physical...
: Sakshi SrivastavaTelevision has long been part of everyday life, and conversations...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: A baby’s health cannot be judged by whether they...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Wearing Crocs regularly for long hours can harm your...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThe Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has rolled out...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: Clinginess in babies after the first year is a...
: Sakshi SrivastavaRising obesity, diabetes, mental health problems and digital addiction are...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA new review published in The Lancet has signalled what...
: First Check TeamThe outbreak of bird flu in neighbouring Tamil Nadu has raised...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCancer remains one of the world’s biggest health challenges. In 2020...
: Sakshi SrivastavaResearch published in Neuron shows that repeated exercise rewires specific...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: Most rashes in babies and young children are being...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Women need the same amount of protein per kilogram...
: Sakshi SrivastavaBecoming a mother is overwhelming, beautiful, and exhausting - all...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Household chores by themselves are not sufficient to meet...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Ear piercing is safest for babies between 2 and...
: Sakshi Srivastava#CLAIM 1: Persistent watering from one eye in babies is...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Celebrities suggest that consuming desi ghee, even in generous...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA new study published in the ‘Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences’...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Traditional practices like rubbing 'atta loi' or turmeric on a...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Eating roti with ghee prevents blood sugar spikes and...
: Sakshi SrivastavaMental health is more than the absence of mental disorders;...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Consuming curd in winter does not cause colds or...
: Sakshi SrivastavaLeprosy, a chronic infectious disease and one of the world’s...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Forcing excessive water intake is unhealthy and misleading, as...
: Sakshi SrivastavaBy the time you are reading this, you must be...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Excessive drooling in babies is a normal part of...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIndia faces the second-highest economic burden due to diabetes, estimated...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Eating one teaspoon of ghee daily on an empty...
: Sakshi SrivastavaTechnology has a role in advancing humanity, extending from improving...
: Deepak Kumar GautamArtificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and healthcare in...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Forceful or aggressive baby massages, including hard strokes, nose...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA new study has found that regular physical activity during adolescence...
: Sakshi SrivastavaMental healthcare received a policy mention in the Union Budget...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Sleeping in a cold AC can slow down the...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Random, unstructured running, especially without adequate strength and mobility...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA major UK study analysing data from nearly 125,000 women...
: First Check TeamA new study published in ‘The New England Journal of Medicine’...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: The strawberry–dark chocolate combination is a healthy period snack...
: Sakshi SrivastavaArtificial intelligence has moved from being a futuristic concept to...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: Sleeping late on weekends can negatively affect your mood,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaMonkey attacks are no longer isolated incidents confined to forest...
: First Check TeamAs concerns grow over children’s excessive dependence on mobile phones,...
: First Check TeamA study by the Indian Council of Medical Research has found...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Packaged soup premixes are not truly healthy as they contain very little real vegetables,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaStress during pregnancy, triggered by immune activation, infections, or changes...
: Sakshi SrivastavaSugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are becoming cheaper across much...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Applying kajal to children’s eyes is dangerous, offers no health benefit,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaRecently, WHO hailed India’s efforts to phase out mercury from medical...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA new study published in the International Journal of Cancer has...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Bleeding gums are not just a dental issue but...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Smoking significantly increases the risk of developing cataracts at...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Alcohol does not truly keep the body warm; the...
: Sakshi SrivastavaScientists have claimed to have “rejuvenated” human eggs for the...
: First Check TeamTyphoid, a life-threatening but preventable infection, remains a serious public...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Premature greying of hair is linked to diet, with...
: Sakshi SrivastavaMost of us were left wondering about one particular detail...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: The amount of catechins in a single cup of...
: Sakshi SrivastavaRemember the times when people taunt you for not sleeping...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Bluish-grey spots seen on a baby’s skin, especially on...
: Sakshi SrivastavaArtificial intelligence is no longer an abstract promise in India’s...
: Riyaz WaniCLAIM: Dr Mehmet Oz, administrator of the US Centers for Medicare and...
: First Check TeamPeople often complain of recurring stomach pain, frequent diarrhoea, unexplained...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Sweet potatoes are rich in fibre, antioxidants, and beta-carotene, which...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA recent study found that artificial sweeteners, including sugar alcohols like...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA new study published in The Lancet Psychiatry identifies six specific depressive symptoms...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Puffiness around a child’s eyes, especially when it is...
: Sakshi SrivastavaDespite persistent misinformation and vaccine hesitancy, a new study published in JAMA Oncology...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA new study published in the Journal of the American Heart...
: Sakshi SrivastavaOn a foggy winter morning in Delhi, 33-year-old Sumit* steps...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: The one-meal-a-day (OMAD) diet is unsafe, impractical, and not...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Rabies can spread through the milk of an infected,...
: First Check TeamA new comprehensive review led by the Indian Council of Medical...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM A viral Instagram reel claims that jaggery (gud) is...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: Apple cider vinegar (ACV) tablets are not scientifically proven...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Polyester and nylon clothing, being plastic-based, shed micro- and nanoplastics that...
: Sakshi SrivastavaKerala, often praised for its public health systems and touted...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Cooked carrots are healthier than raw carrots because cooking...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Many parents worry that a big pot belly in...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA thick blanket of smog has once again engulfed the...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Wheat can be harmful for some children, causing poor...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIn a recent Rajya Sabha reply, the Centre stated that...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Some people get more mosquito bites because they exhale...
: Sakshi SrivastavaWorld leaders meeting at the Eightieth United Nations General Assembly...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: COVID-19 vaccines may lead to Adverse Events Following Immunisation...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Baby walkers are unsafe for infants as they increase...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA UNICEF report has raised serious concerns about the growing and...
: Sakshi SrivastavaNearly 7.3 per cent of India’s adolescents and 10.6 per...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIn a recent Rajya Sabha reply, the Centre stated that...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Excessive layering of clothes can overheat newborns and cause...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA new World Health Organisation (WHO) report shows that malaria infected...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Using an immersion rod in a steel or iron...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThe World Health Organization’s top vaccine safety advisory body has...
: First Check TeamAustralia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued updated safety warnings for...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: Packaged milk (pasteurised) does not need to be boiled,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaAs winter deepens and pollution spikes, many households across cities...
: Sakshi SrivastavaDevonay Pena comforts her 13-month-old daughter, Jaqi Herrera, after Herrera...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Repeatedly boiling tea increases the extraction and concentration of...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCoffee has been the morning buddy to kickstart work or...
: Sakshi SrivastavaDisability is almost always a spectacle. A few years ago,...
: Tanushree SarkarCLAIM: Not taking folic acid during pregnancy can lead to...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Many people believe that MSG in Chinese food is...
: Sakshi SrivastavaEver wonder that not just air pollution or smoking, but...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Infantile masturbation, or Infantile Gratification Disorder, is a normal...
: Sakshi SrivastavaEver wonder that not just air pollution or smoking, but...
: Sakshi SrivastavaLiving with HIV or AIDS can be a difficult scenario...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: An Instagram post by Dr Yokesh Arul claims that...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: Rice water helps in treating UTI. FACT: There is...
: Sakshi SrivastavaSmoking is one of the most prominent causes of death...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Naturopathy and autophagy can significantly aid cancer recovery. FACT:...
: Sakshi SrivastavaEarlier this year, the Tamil Nadu government made headlines when they...
: Sakshi SrivastavaFor 35 years, Thakurdas Mahoto has lived with the long-term...
: Sakshi SrivastavaYou must have felt it—or at least heard people around...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Routine childhood vaccination is now the leading cause of...
: Sakshi SrivastavaFor Rajat Kumar (name changed), 28, what began as a...
: Sakshi SrivastavaNeck pain has increasingly become a common complaint in today’s...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Washing your face with lukewarm water is better for...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIn the 2003 Bollywood classic Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., there’s a...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Betel leaf can aid digestion, reduce acidity and bloating,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Hot water bath cures cancer. FACT: False. Hot water...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Guava can naturally lower cholesterol within three months by...
: Sakshi SrivastavaArtificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic promise in healthcare....
: Riyaz WaniCLAIM: Permanent silicone-based lip implants can cause multiple side effects,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA new study published in The Lancet has revealed that India...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Applying a mixture of desi ghee and coconut oil...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA new World Health Organization (WHO) report has once again placed...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA new study published in The Lancet Neurology reveals that headache...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Consuming whey protein is safe for healthy individuals and...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Urinating while standing prevents the bladder from emptying completely, leading...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Tickling babies may seem fun, but their laughter is...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Drinking cold water leads to weight gain. FACT: Drinking...
: Sakshi SrivastavaAs the AQI soars across various parts of India, with...
: Sakshi SrivastavaDiabetes continues to be a growing concern for the world,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaGavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has reached its ambitious goal of...
: First Check TeamThe air pollution crisis in India, particularly in the north...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Fat loss and weight loss are not the same. ...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Sanitary pads are unsafe as they contain chemicals like...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA urinary tract infection (UTI) is often associated with personal hygiene...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Chewing gum may actually aid digestion and relieve symptoms...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: The reel claims that needing to defecate immediately after...
: Sakshi SrivastavaPneumonia continues to be one of the leading causes of death among children...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Regularly consuming antacids may seem to provide instant relief...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Drinking raw vegetable juice is harmful to health as...
: Sakshi SrivastavaFor many of us, growing up, the idea of cancer...
: Sakshi SrivastavaWalking, it turns out, doesn’t just help burn calories, improve...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Wearing tight hairstyles like ponytails, braids, or buns can...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Gluten is harmful only for people with celiac disease...
: Sakshi SrivastavaSnoring, often dismissed as a harmless sign of deep sleep,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Eating two whole oranges a day for four weeks...
: Sakshi SrivastavaWhen Delhi Police constable Sonika Yadav, 31, stepped onto the...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA recent study suggests that cholesterol-lowering drugs, known as statins, may...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Eating fast is harmful to health and can lead...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCancer is a large group of diseases with one thing in...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCancer remains one of the leading causes of death globally,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Biscuits that are said to be 'creme' filled do...
: First Check TeamIf you’re someone who watches what you eat, the fine...
: First Check TeamNobel laureate Amartya Sen’s Capability Approach emphasises that real human...
: Deepak Kumar GautamOpenAI has clarified reports that ChatGPT has stopped providing medical,...
: First Check TeamThe Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in a...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Maida does not stick to your gut and is...
: Sakshi SrivastavaHow does cognitive discernment shape the way people navigate information?...
: Syed NazakatDepression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Watermelon seeds are a “superfood” packed with nutrients like...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Jackfruit is a 'miracle vegetable' that can heal diabetes,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaStockholm: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has...
: First Check TeamIn a landmark decision aimed at curbing misleading labelling in...
: Sakshi SrivastavaWhen 23-year-old journalist Kulsoom Faiz experiences her menstrual cycle, work...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIndia could experience the biggest long-term impacts of chikungunya, potentially putting...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Jaggery and sugar are nearly identical in composition, with...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Sprouts provide some protein but are not a high-quality...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA recent update from the World Health Organisation (WHO) on...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Isabgol helps with constipation, blood sugar, cholesterol, gut health,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaAir pollution is increasingly becoming one of the most concerning...
: Sakshi SrivastavaFor years now, women have been warned of their ticking...
: Sakshi SrivastavaWhile high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking are well-known risk...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Using leftover kneaded flour stored overnight in the refrigerator...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Black coffee, when consumed without sugar and within safe...
: Sakshi SrivastavaRabies is among the deadliest viral infections known to humans,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaFor Anandita Jha, who lost her father to a heart...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Sweating does not cause weight loss. FACT: Sweating does...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIn an unusual yet revealing discussion on Reddit, a user...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThere are several times when women complain of chest pain...
: Sakshi SrivastavaFor Sarah Raza, a working mother with a two-and-a-half-year-old son,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaParenthood is often described as one of life’s greatest joys....
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: The uterus quadruples in weight and expands in size and...
: Sakshi SrivastavaRemember the times when a classmate fainted in the middle...
: Sakshi SrivastavaBengaluru: Bayosthiti AI, an innovator in AI-driven healthcare and molecular...
: First Check TeamHypertension remains one of the world’s most pressing health challenges. Globally,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaAt just 19, Mohammed Ayan balances two worlds—his first year...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIt is often said that every new technology brings both...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Eating raw beetroot in the form of salads or...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIt is often said that the mouth is the gateway...
: Sakshi SrivastavaEvery year, nearly 45,000 women die due to postpartum haemorrhage (PPH)—a...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIt is midnight. The lights are off, the world outside...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: The side of your brain that is more active,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: People gain weight in a healthy relationship. FACT: Research...
: Sakshi SrivastavaWith increasing digitalisation and changing lifestyle patterns, more children are...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Cracking your knuckles every day causes arthritis. FACT: Cracking...
: Sakshi SrivastavaWith festivals around the corner, many are rushing to nail...
: Sakshi SrivastavaClose to one in six Indians suffer from musculoskeletal and...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIn April this year, 16-year-old Adam Raine of California took...
: Riyaz WaniCLAIM: Pillows have an ‘expiry date,’ and if not replaced...
: Sakshi SrivastavaReeta Bhardwaj walks through the serpentine lanes of Sangam Vihar...
: Sakshi SrivastavaAdila Matra always unconsciously gravitated towards people who, like her,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIn the age of Instagram stories, YouTube shorts, and everyday...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIn today’s fast-paced world, stress seems unavoidable. Deadlines at work,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Excess coconut oil damages the scalp. FACT: Coconut oil...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIn a comprehensive nationwide study, the Indian Council of Medical...
: Sakshi SrivastavaYou’ve probably cracked open a cold drink straight from a...
: Sakshi SrivastavaArtificial intelligence could soon compete with humankind’s brightest minds for...
: First Check TeamIf you use the metro for your daily commute or...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Soaking your feet in hot water can cure migraines. ...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have become one of India’s biggest health...
: Sakshi SrivastavaKatrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s pregnancy announcement has taken social...
: Sakshi SrivastavaContraception is widely recognised as a tool to prevent unintended...
: First Check TeamAuthorities in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have launched investigations into...
: First Check TeamEver wondered if the old cooker sitting in your kitchen...
: Sakshi SrivastavaMoney, politics and technology are redefining the PhD experience in...
: First Check TeamThe extraordinary lifespan of Maria Branyas Morera, who died last...
: First Check TeamPlastic chopping boards are a common fixture in most kitchens...
: Sakshi SrivastavaAn Instagram reel by author and speaker Dr Daniel Pompa...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Never clean your ears because earwax is essential for...
: Sakshi SrivastavaObesity has emerged as one of the most pressing health...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Mindless scrolling is shrinking your brain. FACT: Experts say...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIt’s a scorching summer afternoon, and you reach out for...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIn a major relief for health insurance policyholders, the Goods...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Going to bed immediately after dinner is harmful. FACT: ...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIn a move aimed at standardizing healthcare across the country,...
: First Check TeamKerala has sounded the alarm after a spike in infections...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: Chia seeds can be dangerous if not consumed properly....
: Sakshi SrivastavaA new artificial intelligence tool can peer two decades into...
: First Check TeamEvery parent wants their child to grow healthy. From balanced...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIn a viral Instagram post, Dr Manan Vora, an orthopedic...
: First Check TeamExercising muscles can release substances that help suppress the growth...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: Eating bread, especially white bread, and packaged juices (which...
: Sakshi SrivastavaBehind the Bollywodd’s bright lights, several leading actors have been...
: First Check TeamHot-air hand dryers are a staple in most public restrooms...
: First Check TeamAt just 22, Arijit Gupta, a postgraduate student at Jamia...
: Sakshi SrivastavaWith every passing day, the role Artificial intelligence (AI) in...
: Riyaz WaniFor years, doctors, healthcare practitioners, and researchers have used the...
: First Check TeamRussia has developed a cancer vaccine that has successfully completed...
: First Check TeamIndia has been witnessing a worrying surge in heart-related cases,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Sitting for extended periods in a toilet can cause...
: Sakshi SrivastavaWhen Britain’s former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak casually revealed that...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Dark chocolate is a medicine. It gives us resilience,...
: Sakshi SrivastavaOzempic, once celebrated as a breakthrough treatment for type 2...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: Drinking from silver glass boosts immunity. FACT: There is...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA study of how ageing reshapes human genes has produced...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: Women feel colder in air-conditioned rooms. FACT: Women do...
: Sakshi SrivastavaWe are all on the lookout for quick ways to...
: Sakshi SrivastavaAlcohol has long carried mixed perceptions — often linked to...
: Sakshi SrivastavaMedication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may deliver wider...
: First Check TeamFormer Australia captain Michael Clarke, one of the country’s most...
: Sakshi SrivastavaSimran Mudgal was 21 when she first began noticing unsettling...
: Sakshi SrivastavaEarlier this year, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, broke...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIn a classroom overlooking the valley in Dehradun, Archana S....
: Sakshi SrivastavaEmma Heming Willis has opened up about life as a...
: First Check TeamA viral Instagram reel posted by content creator Sanjeev Kumar...
: First Check TeamAn Instagram reel by fitness coach and influencer Priyank Mehta...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA lawsuit filed in California has accused OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT,...
: First Check TeamAn Instagram reel by community feeder and animal welfare advocate...
: Sakshi SrivastavaFor many women, this is a familiar scenario—you start your...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Cockroaches in coffee are harmful to health. FACT:...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Sprouted potato packed in a tiffin kills children. FACT: ...
: Sakshi SrivastavaPicture this: you walk into a hospital and, instead of...
: Riyaz WaniThe Italian sprinter Emma Maria Mazzenga holds four world records...
: First Check TeamA makeup artist recently took to Instagram to share a...
: Sakshi SrivastavaHair fall is a common woe that many of us...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA parliamentary committee has recommended that cancer be declared a...
: First Check TeamReviewers are more inclined to approve scientific articles that cite...
: First Check TeamCollagen, the most abundant protein in the human body, may...
: Sneha RichhariyaKerala’s health department has sounded an alert in Kozhikode district...
: Sakshi SrivastavaDr Tanaya Narendra, a doctor, sexual health educator, embryologist, and...
: Sakshi SrivastavaGetting those pesky kilos off and maintaining a healthy weight...
: Allen Joe Mathew A YouTube video uploaded by the channel "Experiment_bhaiya" claims that...
: Allen Joe Mathew A recent YouTube video with over 5 million views was...
: Sneha RichhariyaAn Instagram reel by fitness coach and influencer Priyank Mehta...
: Sakshi SrivastavaTelevision actor Jasmine Bhasin’s ordeal last year is a stark reminder...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Moringa is safe to consume every day. FACT: Moringa...
: Sakshi Srivastava“The data have never looked so good,” says Monica Coenraads,...
: First Check TeamShriya Koul, a media student, was just 10 years old...
: Sakshi SrivastavaAn Instagram reel by doctor and influencer Yokesh Arul has...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThe towering figures who fought for India’s freedom from the...
: First Check TeamIn October 2023, during a press conference at King George’s...
: Sneha RichhariyaAccording to the Union Health Ministry, India has made unprecedented...
: Mariyam AlaviThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved VIZZ™...
: First Check TeamOn August 2, Union Health Minister JP Nadda lauded India’s...
: Sakshi SrivastavaIndia’s organ transplantation numbers have reached a record high, yet...
: Sakshi SrivastavaDonating an organ is the greatest gift one can give—the...
: First Check TeamSqueezed between deadlines, and phone-scrolling, we are hardly conscious of...
: Riyaz WaniA viral Instagram video posted by Bollywood actress Soha Ali...
: Sakshi SrivastavaCLAIM: Heart attacks are more likely to occur on a...
: Pallav VyasCoffee is the largest traded food and beverage commodity in...
: First Check TeamCLAIM: One mosquito coil can be as harmful as 100...
: First Check TeamA new study published in Nature suggests that replenishing the...
: First Check TeamShadia Hassan, a PhD scholar at IIT Delhi, gave birth...
: Sakshi SrivastavaWho would have thought that for every minor inconvenience or...
: Sakshi SrivastavaThey began as a chef’s secret weapon in the Californian...
: Sakshi SrivastavaA major study published last week in Cell has mapped,...
: First Check TeamPop superstar Justin Timberlake has revealed that he has been...
: First Check TeamIndia’s pharmaceutical industry has long been a lifeline for global...
: First Check TeamBeing under development since 2022 by researchers at the University...
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