Explainer: Can humans get avian flu?
Published on : May 6, 2024The extremely rare event of the virus mutating such that...
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Food safety: 5 harmful chemicals in…
Published on : May 2, 2024There’s an urgent need for transparent labelling, effective regulation, and...
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Mental health: The silent pandemic we…
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Fact-check: No scientific evidence to prove…
Published on : Apr 24, 2024Limited research data is available to confirm the purported reproductive...
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Fact-check: Ads promote bogus diabetes cure…
Published on : Apr 22, 2024They endorse a dubious dietary supplement and unverified drug for...
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Explainer: Understanding thyroid disorders
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Fact-check: Consume beans for better digestion,…
Published on : Jan 25, 2024Instagram video is right about the positive impact of consuming...
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Fact-check: No need to walk 10,000…
Published on : Jan 16, 2024Research findings underscore the importance of prioritising the quality and...
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Fact-check: No magic diet can cure…
Published on : Jan 15, 2024The hype about Master Cleanse, Mono Diet, or Mediterranean diet...
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Debunking 5 myths on Nipah Virus
Published on : Oct 16, 2023In the digital age, information spreads like wildfire, often faster...
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Nipah virus infection: 10 facts
Published on : Oct 12, 2023It’s important to be informed about the infection; don’t be...
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Fact-check: Want to become taller? Ashwagandha…
Published on : Oct 9, 2023Height is primarily determined by genetics, and the growth plates...
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Fact-check: Papaya seeds not for contraception,…
Published on : Oct 6, 2023Studies suggest that it’s best not to consume papaya seeds...
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Hypertension affects one in three adults…
Published on : Sep 21, 2023The first-of-its-kind, comprehensive analysis finds that currently, only one in...
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Fact-check: Dietary choices, physical activity not…
Published on : Sep 21, 2023Maintenance of healthy body weight is also affected by one’s...
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Fact-check: Irradiated foods are not radioactive
Published on : Sep 11, 2023During irradiation, gamma rays, x-rays, or high-energy electrons pass through...
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Fact-check: Can the use of plastic…
Published on : Sep 4, 2023The safety of storing food in plastic containers, typically, depends...
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First Check Diaries by Walter Balane
Published on : May 5, 2023As a journalist and radio broadcaster, fact-checking has become an...
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Bridging the Gap: Making Health Information…
Published on : Apr 10, 2023As a verified signatory of IFCN, First Check has been...
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‘GPs have a crucial role to…
Published on : Apr 6, 2023Dr Siti Fatimah, First Check member and general practitioner from...