Cancer breakthrough: New immune therapy destroys tumours without wrecking the immune system
Published on : Mar 13, 2026A new type of immune cell therapy has wiped out...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Is the doctor on Raj Shamani’s podcast right about plastic bottle and nail polish cancer claims?
Published on : Mar 10, 2026CLAIM: Drinking water from plastic bottles is “poison” and can...
: Sakshi Srivastava
‘Start by knowing your normal,’ says Dr Haridas P. Mani on breast cancer awareness
Published on : Mar 8, 2026Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death globally, and...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Proximity to nuclear plants linked to higher cancer mortality: Harvard study
Published on : Mar 3, 2026US counties located closer to operational nuclear power plants (NPPs)...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Stop believing these cancer myths before it’s too late
Published on : Feb 16, 2026Cancer remains one of the world’s biggest health challenges. In 2020...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Is hyaluronic acid gel the next breakthrough in gynaecological cancer treatment?
Published on : Feb 10, 2026A new study published in the ‘Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences’...
: Sakshi Srivastava
How intense workouts signal the bloodstream to suppress colorectal cancer genes
Published on : Jan 14, 2026A new study published in the International Journal of Cancer has...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Why colorectal cancer is rising in people under 50: Scientists find a new clue
Published on : Jan 6, 2026A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Texas...
: Sakshi Srivastava
HPV vaccine cuts precancer risk by over 50 per cent when given early, study finds
Published on : Jan 2, 2026Despite persistent misinformation and vaccine hesitancy, a new study published in JAMA Oncology...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Can ayurveda really cure cancer? What science actually says
Published on : Jan 2, 2026CLAIM: A widely viewed YouTube video claims that cancer, including...
: First Check Team
Does better screening explain Kerala’s high cancer numbers? Experts weigh in
Published on : Dec 23, 2025Kerala, often praised for its public health systems and touted...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Does Chinese food cause cancer due to MSG?
Published on : Dec 3, 2025CLAIM: Many people believe that MSG in Chinese food is...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Can your daily diet raise lung cancer risk? New study reveals a SHOCKING link
Published on : Dec 3, 2025Ever wonder that not just air pollution or smoking, but...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Could your diet be increasing your lung cancer risk? A new study says…
Published on : Dec 2, 2025Ever wonder that not just air pollution or smoking, but...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Do naturopathy and autophagy actually help in cancer recovery?
Published on : Dec 1, 2025CLAIM: Naturopathy and autophagy can significantly aid cancer recovery. FACT:...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Can hot water baths really treat cancer?
Published on : Nov 25, 2025CLAIM: Hot water bath cures cancer. FACT: False. Hot water...
: Sakshi Srivastava
From diagnosis to defiance: The real stories of cancer survivors who fought back
Published on : Nov 12, 2025For many of us, growing up, the idea of cancer...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Why are more Indian men getting cancer? The real reasons doctors are warning about
Published on : Nov 7, 2025Cancer is a large group of diseases with one thing in...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Over 26 pc of Indian women diagnosed with breast cancer. What’s driving the surge? | Explained
Published on : Nov 7, 2025Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death globally,...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Single exercise session found to slow cancer cell growth, study shows
Published on : Sep 15, 2025Exercising muscles can release substances that help suppress the growth...
: First Check Team
Fact Check: Can consuming white bread and packaged juices cause cancer?
Published on : Sep 14, 2025CLAIM: Eating bread, especially white bread, and packaged juices (which...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Russia’s cancer vaccine ready for use: report
Published on : Sep 9, 2025Russia has developed a cancer vaccine that has successfully completed...
: First Check Team
Declare cancer notifiable nationwide, tax tobacco to fund research: Parliament panel
Published on : Aug 24, 2025A parliamentary committee has recommended that cancer be declared a...
: First Check Team
Fact Check: Are asymmetric breasts a sign of cancer?
Published on : Aug 20, 2025Dr Tanaya Narendra, a doctor, sexual health educator, embryologist, and...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact Check: Does eating broiler chicken cause early puberty and cancer in girls?
Published on : Aug 20, 2025A YouTube video uploaded by the channel "Experiment_bhaiya" claims that...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Myths debunked: Does wearing a bra at night cause cancer?
Published on : Aug 19, 2025An Instagram reel by fitness coach and influencer Priyank Mehta...
: Sakshi Srivastava
India faces alarming rise in gastric cancer without H. pylori prevention
Published on : Jul 10, 2025India could see a dramatic rise in gastric cancer among...
: Allen Joe Mathew
From sting to cure? Scorpion venom offers hope against breast cancer
Published on : Jun 25, 2025A molecule found in the venom of an Amazonian scorpion...
: Sneha Richhariya
Singapore scientists create cheaper blood test to track cancer
Published on : Jun 18, 2025Artificial intelligence (AI) can now detect circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA)...
: Sneha Richhariya
Breakthrough in CAR T-Cell Therapy in fighting solid tumours
Published on : Jun 4, 2025CAR T-Cell therapy has revolutionized cancer treatment across the world...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Over 60% of breast cancer cases in India diagnosed at Stage 3 or 4: Report
Published on : Jun 2, 2025Breast cancer has emerged as the leading cancer among Indian...
: Sneha Richhariya
Fact Check: Does turmeric cause cancer due to lead chromate adulteration?
Published on : May 23, 2025CLAIM: Turmeric can lead to cancer because it contains lead...
: Sneha Richhariya
Taurine, an energy drink ingredient, doesn’t cause cancer but helps blood cancer cells grow
Published on : May 23, 2025Taurine, a popular amino acid found in energy drinks and...
: Sneha Richhariya
Fact-Check: Black plastics cause cancer and reduce lifespan
Published on : May 21, 2025Claim: Black Plastics contain flame retardants which are carcinogens and...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Study links high poultry intake to increased risk of GI cancer death
Published on : May 20, 2025Consuming more than 300 grams of poultry per week may...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Joe Biden’s prostrate cancer diagnosis: Indian doctor warns of growing risk at home
Published on : May 20, 2025Former US President Joe Biden’s recent diagnosis of aggressive, advanced...
: Allen Joe Mathew
AI tool ‘FaceAge’ predicts cancer survival using just a photo
Published on : May 15, 2025A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool called FaceAge can now...
: Sneha Richhariya
Spit tests show promise in early detection of Alzheimer’s and cancer: Study
Published on : May 15, 2025New research shows that our spit can reveal information about...
: Sneha Richhariya
STUDY: Overuse of CT scans poses significant long-term cancer risk
Published on : May 9, 2025Repeated exposure to unnecessary computed tomography (CT) scans may pose...
: Sneha Richhariya
New blood test may predict cervical cancer relapse
Published on : Apr 10, 2025New Delhi: Researchers at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences...
: Sneha Richhariya
Fact Check: Does sunscreen increase cancer risk?
Published on : Apr 4, 2025An Instagram reel claims that sunscreens are dangerous, citing a...
: Sneha Richhariya
Study: Your cells have a secret weapon against cancer
Published on : Mar 19, 2025A study from the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) in...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT CHECK: Does wearing bras for long hours increase risks of breast cancer?
Published on : Mar 13, 2025CLAIM: Wearing bras for more than 12 hours a day...
: First Check Team
FACT CHECK: Does stress really cause cancer? Here’s what science says
Published on : Mar 7, 2025CLAIM: Chronic stress can cause cancer FACT: Misleading. No...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT-CHECK: Is there a link between air fryers and cancer risk?
Published on : Mar 4, 2025CLAIM: Air fryers cause cancer FACT: No, they do...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Heart disease, stroke claim more lives in US than cancer, respiratory disease
Published on : Feb 26, 2025Heart disease and stroke claimed more lives in 2022 in...
: First Check Team
Cervical cancer prevention among women gets a boost with new government vaccine
Published on : Feb 23, 2025The vaccine being introduced by the union government in the...
: First Check Team
Even light alcohol consumption increases cancer risk
Published on : Feb 13, 2025You might ask, what is the relationship between alcohol consumption...
: First Check Team
FACT CHECK – Ivermectin for cancer: A promising drug or premature hype?
Published on : Feb 8, 2025CLAIM: Ivermectin has 15 powerful anti-cancer mechanisms and can effectively...
: Pallav Vyas
How AI tool “DeepMerkel” is improving treatment predictions for aggressive skin cancers
Published on : Feb 6, 2025In what is being called a major leap forward for...
: Sneha Richhariya
World Cancer Day: Recent cancer misinformation trends that swept the internet
Published on : Feb 6, 2025Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide, with...
: Sneha Richhariya
Lung cancer in non-smokers rises amid declining smoking rates: study
Published on : Feb 4, 2025New Delhi: Despite a global decline in smoking rates, lung...
: Sneha Richhariya
Fact-Check: The truth about ginger’s health benefits and cancer risk
Published on : Jan 13, 2025CLAIM: Ginger is a powerful metabolism booster that helps reduce...
: Sneha Richhariya
Women in Indian cancer research are underrepresented: Lancet report
Published on : Jan 13, 2025The field of oncology in India faces a stark...
: First Check Team
FACT CHECK: Can cancer be treated without chemotherapy
Published on : Jan 9, 2025CLAIM: Cancer can be cured without using chemotherapy FACT: The...
: First Check Team
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...
: First Check Team
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...
: First Check Team
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...
: First Check Team
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,...
: First Check Team
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...
: First Check Team
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 risk of cancer?
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...
: First Check Team
India ‘Cancer capital of the world’: Report
Published on : Apr 9, 2024Apollo Hospitals’ Health of Nation report shows a concerning surge...
: First Check Team
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, 2024January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. While India’s Union Health...
: 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...