FACT CHECK: Cancer misinformation gets new lease of life, after Sidhu’s ‘Diet-Based Cure’ for cancer claims
Published on : Dec 11, 2024Last month, former cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu made headlines, when...
: First Check Team
FACT CHECK: Can a single sip of alcohol increase your risk for cancer?
Published on : Dec 9, 2024CLAIM: Even one sip of alcohol can put you at...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT CHECK: Acidic foods increase cancer risk?
Published on : Dec 4, 2024A popular video on Instagram, with about 20,000 likes and...
: Florica Brahma
‘Dangerous form of misinformation’: More medical experts weigh in on Sidhu’s cancer cure claim
Published on : Nov 30, 2024Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu's recent claim that his wife, Navjot...
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Sidhu shares controversial diet plan for cancer recovery amid expert backlash
Published on : Nov 26, 2024Former cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday sparked criticism from...
: First Check Team
FACT CHECK: Medical experts debunk Sidhu’s claim of curing his wife’s Stage-4 cancer through diet
Published on : Nov 23, 2024CLAIM: Turmeric, neem water, apple cider vinegar, lemon water, and...
: First Check Team
FACT CHECK: Are teflon-coated aluminum utensils harmful to health?
Published on : Nov 21, 2024CLAIM: Teflon-coated aluminium utensils are not safe and should be...
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FACT CHECK: Is milk from hormone-injected cows a cancer threat?
Published on : Nov 18, 2024CLAIM: Hormones injected into cows linked to human cancer risk...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Cachexia: A muscle wasting condition in advanced cancer patients responsible for 30% of deaths
Published on : Oct 16, 2024Cachexia accounts for 30% of deaths among advanced-cancer patients,...
: Pallav Vyas
FACT CHECK: Can cleaning a cowshed cure cancer, and stroking a cow’s back lower blood pressure?
Published on : Oct 15, 2024CLAIM: Stroking a cow’s back lowers one’s required dosage of...
: First Check Team
EXPLAINER: Single-dose radiation therapy to be a game-changer in breast cancer treatment
Published on : Oct 9, 2024Breast cancer is the most common cancer type that...
: Pallav Vyas
Banning tobacco sales among young people could prevent 1.2 million lung cancer deaths
Published on : Oct 3, 2024Preventing a generation from ever smoking could result in 1.2...
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FACT CHECK: Does manuka honey have anti-cancer properties?
Published on : Sep 27, 2024CLAIM: Manuka honey has anti-cancer properties. FACT Manuka honey has...
: Pallav Vyas
Mental health surpasses cancer as top global concern, including India
Published on : Sep 25, 2024Mental health has emerged as the leading health concern worldwide,...
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FACT CHECK: Can cancer be cured with lemon water?
Published on : Sep 24, 2024CLAIM: Drinking lemons soaked in hot water can cure cancer...
: Pallav Vyas
EXPLAINER: What is the Quad Cancer Moonshot to which India pledged $7.5 million?
Published on : Sep 23, 2024During the Quad Cancer Moonshot event hosted by President Biden...
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FACT CHECK: Does Chemotherapy have a failure rate of 97%
Published on : Sep 20, 2024For colorectal cancer, chemotherapy, especially when combined with surgery, can...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Fact Check: Can exercise reduce the cancer risk?
Published on : Sep 19, 2024Claim Regular exercise significantly reduces the risk of cancer Fact ...
: Pallav Vyas
FACT CHECK: Is chewing smokeless tobacco a cancer risk?
Published on : Sep 18, 2024CLAIM: Chewing smokeless tobacco does not cause cancer. FACT: ...
: Pallav Vyas
FACT CHECK: Can garlic lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart disease risk?
Published on : Sep 11, 2024CLAIM: Garlic shots help lower blood pressure, bad cholesterol, and...
: Pallav Vyas
EXPLAINER: Five common products that pose cancer risks & healthier alternatives
Published on : Aug 20, 2024While it’s difficult to completely avoid carcinogens in today’s world,...
: Deepika Khurana
Fact-check: Gel manicures and the risk of skin cancer
Published on : Jul 31, 2024While research suggests that radiation emitted by UV-nail polish dryers...
: Deepika Khurana
Higher intake of ultra-processed foods associated with higher mortality: Study
Published on : Jun 6, 2024Ready-to-eat products based on meat, poultry, and seafood present the...
: Florica Brahma
Fact-check: Mango & its anti-cancer benefits
Published on : May 8, 2024Mangiferin, one of the most extensively investigated naturally occurring anti-cancer...
: Pallav Vyas
Deep inequities, underreported suffering in global breast cancer battle: Report
Published on : Apr 16, 2024Lancet Commission report estimates global breast cancer incidence to rise...
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India ‘Cancer capital of the world’: Report
Published on : Apr 9, 2024Apollo Hospitals’ Health of Nation report shows a concerning surge...
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Fact-check: Fasting cannot cure cancer
Published on : Mar 15, 2024Researchers caution against oversimplification as autophagy has been attributed tumour-suppressive...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Explainer: The presence of PFAS & BPA in your kitchen
Published on : Mar 12, 2024These chemicals can accumulate in the body over time, increasing...
: Vani Singh
Explainer: Why HPV vaccination is the most effective strategy against cervical cancer
Published on : Feb 5, 2024The fourth-most prevalent cancer among women globally, cervical cancer has...
: Florica Brahma
Cervical cancer awareness month: HPV vaccines are safe
Published on : Jan 22, 2024While India’s Union Health Ministry is yet to take a...
: First Check Team
Critical gap in cancer trials in India, finds study
Published on : Dec 5, 2023Several states in Northeast India had no registered clinical trials...
: First Check Team
Now, 50% lung cancer patients can survive beyond 5 years
Published on : Nov 10, 2023Many advanced-stage patients of the disease are experiencing long-lasting remissions...
: Dr Pramod Kumar Julka
Fact-check: Can the use of plastic food containers cause cancer?
Published on : Sep 4, 2023The safety of storing food in plastic containers, typically, depends...
: Florica Brahma
Fact-check: Almond skins do not cause cancer
Published on : Jul 24, 2023The skin of almonds is rich in fibre due to...
: Pratibha
Fact-check: Hot water + pineapple ≠ cancer cure
Published on : Apr 28, 2023Bromelain could be a promising therapy for colorectal cancer. However,...
: Naveed Ahmad Najar
Fact-check: Soursop not an alternative for cancer treatment
Published on : Mar 21, 2023Although there have been preliminary laboratory trials to test the...
: Rahi Patil
Fact-check: Sambar cannot prevent, cure colon cancer
Published on : Mar 15, 2023The basis of the social media claim is a study...
: Naveed Ahmad Najar
Explainer: Can artificial intelligence replace doctors?
Published on : Mar 13, 2023Will the job of future doctors be similar to that...
: Toibah Kirmani
Fact-Check: Ghee and cow milk do not cure cancer
Published on : Jun 23, 2022On the contrary, some studies say that the consumption of...
: Tej Kumar
No, marijuana cannot cure cancer
Published on : May 23, 2022Studies have explored the possible benefits of medical marijuana on...
: Pratibha
Fact-check: Sunscreens don’t cause cancer
Published on : May 17, 2022Most of the unfounded fears are essentially about the chemical...
: Tej Kumar
Fact-check: ‘Green juice’ cannot cure cancer
Published on : May 6, 2022Juicing removes fiber from fruits and veggies; consuming them in...
: Tej Kumar
World Cancer Day: Spread facts, not fear
Published on : Feb 4, 2022Every year 4th February is observed as World Cancer Day...
: Tej Kumar
Lemons are healthy, but they don’t cure cancer
Published on : Sep 24, 2021Researchers have been studying anti-carcinogenic properties of limonoids in laboratories...
: Tej Kumar
No scientific evidence yet to prove cow urine can cure cancer
Published on : Sep 8, 2021Unless there’s solid data from human-centric research on the chemotherapeutic...
: Tej Kumar
Post claiming sanitary pads cause cancer is false
Published on : Apr 12, 2021There is no scientific evidence to prove that wearing sanitary...
: Pankhuri Agarwal
Can COVID-19 hygiene measures cause cancer?
Published on : Feb 13, 2021Here is what Google Trends say on what was most...
: Nabeela Khan
Labelling garlic as a cure for cancer is false, misleading
Published on : Aug 21, 2020A Facebook page is promoting the use of garlic to...