FACT CHECK: Does burnt roti lead to cancer due to Acrylamide?
Published on : Mar 8, 2026CLAIM: Burnt roti, phulka, or any charred food releases acrylamide, a...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Does endless scrolling damage your eyesight?
Published on : Mar 3, 2026CLAIM: Watching reels for long hours puts the eye in...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Struggling with blood sugar? Your body may thank you for consuming THIS vegetable
Published on : Feb 26, 2026CLAIM: Peas are extremely nutrient-dense and provide significant amounts of fibre,...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Are lean babies less healthy than chubby babies?
Published on : Feb 23, 2026CLAIM: A baby’s health cannot be judged by whether they...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Are the Crocs you are wearing not that great for you?
Published on : Feb 18, 2026CLAIM: Wearing Crocs regularly for long hours can harm your...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Should you worry if your child snores regularly?
Published on : Feb 18, 2026CLAIM: Routine snoring in children is not normal and may...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Are all rashes in babies a sign of chickenpox?
Published on : Feb 13, 2026CLAIM: Most rashes in babies and young children are being...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Are myths causing women to consume less protein than they actually need?
Published on : Feb 12, 2026CLAIM: Women need the same amount of protein per kilogram...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Think household chores are enough to stay fit? You might be wrong
Published on : Feb 12, 2026CLAIM: Household chores by themselves are not sufficient to meet...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Is there a ‘right age’ to pierce a baby’s ears?
Published on : Feb 11, 2026CLAIM: Ear piercing is safest for babies between 2 and...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Is one watery eye in babies normal, and can you really ‘stretch’ a baby’s neck?
Published on : Feb 11, 2026#CLAIM 1: Persistent watering from one eye in babies is...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Aditi Rao Hydari, Sidhu and Archana Puran Singh praise desi ghee for fitness — What does science say?
Published on : Feb 11, 2026CLAIM: Celebrities suggest that consuming desi ghee, even in generous...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Does applying ghee on roti lower the risk of diabetes?
Published on : Feb 10, 2026CLAIM: Eating roti with ghee prevents blood sugar spikes and...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Can drinking too much water also be harmful?
Published on : Feb 5, 2026CLAIM: Forcing excessive water intake is unhealthy and misleading, as...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact Check: Does excessive drooling mean your baby is sick?
Published on : Feb 5, 2026CLAIM: Excessive drooling in babies is a normal part of...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Does ghee help reduce inflammation?
Published on : Feb 4, 2026CLAIM: Eating one teaspoon of ghee daily on an empty...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Are you hurting your baby by massaging too hard?
Published on : Feb 3, 2026CLAIM: Forceful or aggressive baby massages, including hard strokes, nose...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Can running without preparation harm your knees?
Published on : Jan 30, 2026CLAIM: Random, unstructured running, especially without adequate strength and mobility...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Is the viral strawberry–dark chocolate combo good for your periods?
Published on : Jan 27, 2026CLAIM: The strawberry–dark chocolate combination is a healthy period snack...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Can sleeping late on weekends do more harm than good?
Published on : Jan 21, 2026CLAIM: Sleeping late on weekends can negatively affect your mood,...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Are packaged soups as healthy as you think?
Published on : Jan 20, 2026CLAIM: Packaged soup premixes are not truly healthy as they contain very little real vegetables,...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Can smoking REALLY cause early cataracts? What experts say after BeerBiceps’ viral reel
Published on : Jan 14, 2026CLAIM: Smoking significantly increases the risk of developing cataracts at...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Does alcohol really keep you warm during winters?
Published on : Jan 12, 2026CLAIM: Alcohol does not truly keep the body warm; the...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Does hair turn white earlier in vegetarians than in non-vegetarians?
Published on : Jan 9, 2026CLAIM: Premature greying of hair is linked to diet, with...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Does green tea really help with weight loss?
Published on : Jan 8, 2026CLAIM: The amount of catechins in a single cup of...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Are bluish-grey spots on babies normal?
Published on : Jan 8, 2026CLAIM: Bluish-grey spots seen on a baby’s skin, especially on...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Flu vaccines don’t work? Experts push back hard on Dr Oz’s viral remarks
Published on : Jan 7, 2026CLAIM: Dr Mehmet Oz, administrator of the US Centers for Medicare and...
: First Check Team
FACT CHECK: Can sweet potatoes help manage cholesterol, diabetes, and constipation?
Published on : Jan 5, 2026CLAIM: Sweet potatoes are rich in fibre, antioxidants, and beta-carotene, which...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact Check: Are puffy eyes an early sign of Nephrotic Syndrome in kids?
Published on : Jan 4, 2026CLAIM: Puffiness around a child’s eyes, especially when it is...
: 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
Fact check: Is the one meal a day diet a safe strategy for weight loss?
Published on : Jan 1, 2026CLAIM: The one-meal-a-day (OMAD) diet is unsafe, impractical, and not...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Can rabies REALLY spread through infected cow’s milk?
Published on : Dec 29, 2025CLAIM: Rabies can spread through the milk of an infected,...
: First Check Team
FACT CHECK: Do apple cider vinegar tablets really help you lose weight?
Published on : Dec 24, 2025CLAIM: Apple cider vinegar (ACV) tablets are not scientifically proven...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Are polyester and nylon clothes disrupting your hormones without you knowing?
Published on : Dec 24, 2025CLAIM: Polyester and nylon clothing, being plastic-based, shed micro- and nanoplastics that...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Are cooked carrots really healthier for you than raw ones?
Published on : Dec 23, 2025CLAIM: Cooked carrots are healthier than raw carrots because cooking...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Is wheat ‘poisonous’ for your child? What every parent needs to know
Published on : Dec 19, 2025CLAIM: Wheat can be harmful for some children, causing poor...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Why do mosquitoes bite some people more than others? Science finally explains
Published on : Dec 17, 2025CLAIM: Some people get more mosquito bites because they exhale...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Are COVID-19 vaccines safe?
Published on : Dec 17, 2025CLAIM: COVID-19 vaccines may lead to Adverse Events Following Immunisation...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Is swaddling your baby safe?
Published on : Dec 17, 2025CLAIM: Tightly swaddling a baby to 'straighten' their hands and...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Can too many layers of clothing harm your infant?
Published on : Dec 15, 2025CLAIM: Excessive layering of clothes can overheat newborns and cause...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Is it unsafe to use an immersion rod in a steel bucket or near plastic bucket edges?
Published on : Dec 12, 2025CLAIM: Using an immersion rod in a steel or iron...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Can high-intensity adventure sports like bungee jumping really trigger a cardiac arrest?
Published on : Dec 10, 2025CLAIM: High-intensity adventure sports can pose health risks like cardiac...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Should you stop boiling packaged milk?
Published on : Dec 9, 2025CLAIM: Packaged milk (pasteurised) does not need to be boiled,...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Is repeatedly boiling your tea causing acidity?
Published on : Dec 8, 2025CLAIM: Repeatedly boiling tea increases the extraction and concentration of...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Do C-sections delay mother–baby bonding? All you need to know
Published on : Dec 5, 2025CLAIM: C-section mothers experience intense post-operative pain and do not...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Is folic acid important during pregnancy?
Published on : Dec 4, 2025CLAIM: Not taking folic acid during pregnancy can lead to...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Is infantile masturbation normal? What should parents do?
Published on : Dec 3, 2025CLAIM: Infantile masturbation, or Infantile Gratification Disorder, is a normal...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Does your blood thicken in the cold, causing heart attacks?
Published on : Dec 2, 2025CLAIM: An Instagram post by Dr Yokesh Arul claims that...
: First Check Team
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: Do childhood vaccines really cause autism?
Published on : Nov 28, 2025CLAIM: Routine childhood vaccination is now the leading cause of...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Hot or cold water, what is the right way to wash your face?
Published on : Nov 27, 2025CLAIM: Washing your face with lukewarm water is better for...
: 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
FACT CHECK: Can a simple guava really lower your cholesterol? Experts reveal the truth
Published on : Nov 24, 2025CLAIM: Guava can naturally lower cholesterol within three months by...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Are silicone-based lip implants safe?
Published on : Nov 24, 2025CLAIM: Permanent silicone-based lip implants can cause multiple side effects,...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Can rubbing ghee and coconut oil on the navel really improve vision?
Published on : Nov 21, 2025CLAIM: Applying a mixture of desi ghee and coconut oil...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact Check: Does urinating while standing cause prostate cancer in men?
Published on : Nov 19, 2025CLAIM: Urinating while standing prevents the bladder from emptying completely, leading...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Next time you tickle a baby, think twice, it’s not always harmless
Published on : Nov 19, 2025CLAIM: Tickling babies may seem fun, but their laughter is...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Does drinking cold water REALLY make you gain weight?
Published on : Nov 18, 2025CLAIM: Drinking cold water leads to weight gain. FACT: Drinking...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Is weight loss the same as fat loss?
Published on : Nov 16, 2025CLAIM: Fat loss and weight loss are not the same. ...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Are sanitary pads unsafe? VIRAL video sparks major health debate
Published on : Nov 16, 2025CLAIM: Sanitary pads are unsafe as they contain chemicals like...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Does chewing gum REALLY improve digestion?
Published on : Nov 14, 2025CLAIM: Chewing gum may actually aid digestion and relieve symptoms...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Is pooping right after eating a sign of poor gut health?
Published on : Nov 13, 2025CLAIM: The reel claims that needing to defecate immediately after...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Are vegetable juices really as healthy as you think?
Published on : Nov 12, 2025CLAIM: Drinking raw vegetable juice is harmful to health as...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check | Ponytails, braids, buns: Is your favourite hairstyle silently causing hair loss?
Published on : Nov 11, 2025CLAIM: Wearing tight hairstyles like ponytails, braids, or buns can...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Can two oranges a day melt fatty liver away? Here’s what experts think
Published on : Nov 10, 2025CLAIM: Eating two whole oranges a day for four weeks...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Is eating quickly harming your health?
Published on : Nov 7, 2025CLAIM: Eating fast is harmful to health and can lead...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Are ‘cream’ biscuits different from ‘crème’ biscuits?
Published on : Nov 6, 2025CLAIM: Biscuits that are said to be 'creme' filled do...
: First Check Team
Fact check: Does maida stick to your gut? Experts reveal what happens when you eat refined flour
Published on : Nov 3, 2025CLAIM: Maida does not stick to your gut and is...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Are watermelon seeds really a superfood?
Published on : Nov 3, 2025CLAIM: Watermelon seeds are a “superfood” packed with nutrients like...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Is taking Isabgol daily healthy?
Published on : Oct 30, 2025CLAIM: Isabgol helps with constipation, blood sugar, cholesterol, gut health,...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Is it safe to use leftover kneaded dough?
Published on : Oct 29, 2025CLAIM: Using leftover kneaded flour stored overnight in the refrigerator...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Is black coffee good for health?
Published on : Oct 29, 2025CLAIM: Black coffee, when consumed without sugar and within safe...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Does the uterus expand during periods?
Published on : Oct 27, 2025CLAIM: The uterus quadruples in weight and expands in size and...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Can your thumb tell you whether you are ‘right or left-brained’?
Published on : Oct 17, 2025CLAIM: The side of your brain that is more active,...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact check: Does a healthy relationship really make you gain weight?
Published on : Oct 16, 2025CLAIM: People gain weight in a healthy relationship. FACT: Research...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Does cracking your knuckles every day cause arthritis?
Published on : Oct 15, 2025CLAIM: Cracking your knuckles every day causes arthritis. FACT: Cracking...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Are gel nail paint manicures harming your fertility?
Published on : Oct 15, 2025With festivals around the corner, many are rushing to nail...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Can soaking your feet in hot water cure migraines?
Published on : Oct 6, 2025CLAIM: Soaking your feet in hot water can cure migraines. ...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Is going to bed immediately after dinner harmful?
Published on : Sep 22, 2025CLAIM: Going to bed immediately after dinner is harmful. FACT: ...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact Check: Are chia seeds dangerous if not consumed properly? What you need to know
Published on : Sep 19, 2025CLAIM: Chia seeds can be dangerous if not consumed properly....
: Sakshi Srivastava
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
Fact Check: Is dark chocolate truly a medicine? Here’s what you need to know
Published on : Sep 5, 2025CLAIM: Dark chocolate is a medicine. It gives us resilience,...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Kangana Ranaut’s silver glass claim: Does it truly boost your immunity?
Published on : Sep 4, 2025CLAIM: Drinking from silver glass boosts immunity. FACT: There is...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Can colder office temperatures significantly reduce women’s productivity?
Published on : Sep 2, 2025CLAIM: Women feel colder in air-conditioned rooms. FACT: Women do...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Is two pegs of alcohol good for your heart? Here’s what experts say
Published on : Sep 1, 2025Alcohol has long carried mixed perceptions — often linked to...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact Check: Can kidney stones be removed without surgery?
Published on : Aug 29, 2025A viral Instagram reel posted by content creator Sanjeev Kumar...
: First Check Team
Can your anger lead to a heart attack?
Published on : Aug 28, 2025An Instagram reel by fitness coach and influencer Priyank Mehta...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Does relocating vaccinated stray dogs truly worsen rabies outbreaks and public health?
Published on : Aug 27, 2025An Instagram reel by community feeder and animal welfare advocate...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Are cockroaches in coffee harmful to health?
Published on : Aug 27, 2025CLAIM: Cockroaches in coffee are harmful to health. FACT:...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact Check: Can eating sprouted potatoes be deadly? What you need to know
Published on : Aug 26, 2025CLAIM: Sprouted potato packed in a tiffin kills children. FACT: ...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Fact Check: Can consumption of makhana with milk cure hair loss?
Published on : Aug 25, 2025Hair fall is a common woe that many of us...
: Sakshi Srivastava
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
Can adding protein make instant noodles healthy? Experts debunk the viral claim
Published on : Aug 19, 2025A recent YouTube video with over 5 million views was...
: Sneha Richhariya
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
Fact Check: Is it safe to consume moringa daily?
Published on : Aug 18, 2025CLAIM: Moringa is safe to consume every day. FACT: Moringa...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Could drinking coffee regularly protect against thyroid disease, including cancer?
Published on : Aug 11, 2025Coffee is the largest traded food and beverage commodity in...
: First Check Team
FACT CHECK: Mosquito coils can be as harmful as ‘100 cigarettes’
Published on : Aug 8, 2025CLAIM: One mosquito coil can be as harmful as 100...
: First Check Team
Fact Check: Does your body only repair itself during sleep between 11 PM and 4 AM?
Published on : Aug 8, 2025Claim: Optimal time for sleep is 11 PM to 4...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Can stepping on Indrayan fruit in water cure fatty liver and joint pain?
Published on : Jul 14, 2025CLAIM: A video claims that stepping on Indrayan fruit (Citrullus...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT CHECK: US Health Secretary RFK Jr claims studies kept hidden prove vaccines lead to autism
Published on : Jul 7, 2025CLAIM: US Health Secretary RFK Jr claims hidden studies prove...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Can the gender of a baby really alter a pregnant woman’s looks?
Published on : Jul 4, 2025CLAIM: Kimberly Kardashian stated that a baby's gender affects a pregnant woman's...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT CHECK: Are COVID-19 vaccines behind the rise in heart attacks in Karnataka?
Published on : Jul 4, 2025Claim: Karnataka CM hints at COVID-19 vaccines as a cause...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Can scientists reverse type 2 diabetes by silencing specific brain neurons?
Published on : Jul 3, 2025CLAIM: Scientists have reversed type 2 diabetes by silencing...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT CHECK: Can 72 hours of fasting cause the body to eat up tumors?
Published on : Jul 2, 2025CLAIM: 72 hours of fasting causes the body to eat...
: Sneha Richhariya
Fact Check: Is using urine as an eye wash safe?
Published on : Jun 29, 2025Claim: Using the first urine of the day to wash...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Fact Check: Can scanning a QR code on medicine packaging confirm its authenticity?
Published on : Jun 25, 2025CLAIM: Scanning a QR code on medicine packaging can verify...
: Sneha Richhariya
Fact Check: Should kids snack on flaky sea salt?
Published on : Jun 24, 2025Claim: Children wanting salt and parents feeding them flaky sea...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Fact Check: Is sitting down to pee better for men?
Published on : Jun 23, 2025CLAIM: Urinating in a squatting position benefits men's health, and...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT CHECK: Are birth control pills a cure for PCOD?
Published on : Jun 17, 2025CLAIM: Birth control pills are not a permanent solution for...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT CHECK: Do painkillers really cause infertility and heart issues?
Published on : Jun 12, 2025First Check came across a reel in which a popular...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Fact Check: Can putting drops of heated aloe vera into ear relieve ear pain?
Published on : Jun 10, 2025Claim: Ear pain can be relieved by putting drops of...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Is kajal really good for your eyes?
Published on : Jun 10, 2025CLAIM: Kajal keeps the eyes healthy and prevents infections Fact:...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Does eating too much protein really harm your brain?
Published on : Jun 9, 2025CLAIM: Consuming a high-protein diet causes elevated ammonia levels in...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Fact-Check: Can bottle gourd be a viable substitute to blood thinners?
Published on : Jun 6, 2025Claim: Bottle gourd (lauki) can be used instead of blood...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Bryan Johnson claims 60 oxygen therapy sessions reversed his age to that of a 10-year-old
Published on : Jun 6, 2025CLAIM: Completing 60 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) reverses...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT CHECK: Should everyone shampoo their hair every day for a healthy scalp?
Published on : Jun 5, 2025Claim: We should shampoo our hair every day for healthy...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Is the ‘7-Day No Food Challenge’ a safe weight loss method?
Published on : May 30, 2025CLAIM: "7-day no food weight loss challenge" can help you lose...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT CHECK: Is your gut really a second brain?
Published on : May 29, 2025Claim: Gut is our second brain Fact: True. The...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Is Robert Kennedy Jr. right about no evidence for COVID shots in healthy children?
Published on : May 28, 2025COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and...
: Sneha Richhariya
Fact Check: Can a drink made from garlic, lemon, and turmeric cure all diseases?
Published on : May 26, 2025CLAIM: A drink made from garlic, lemon, turmeric, and pepper...
: Allen Joe Mathew
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
FACT CHECK: Stress doesn’t cause PCOS, CBD oil doesn’t cure it, fenugreek may help
Published on : May 19, 2025Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) are...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Is it safe to eat refrigerated food?
Published on : May 16, 2025CLAIM: Refrigerating food is perfectly safe and doesn’t lead to...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT CHECK: Do eggs feed viruses or cause chronic illnesses?
Published on : May 9, 2025CLAIM: Eggs feed viruses and bacteria in the body and...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Are women at a lower risk for heart attack?
Published on : May 7, 2025CLAIM: Heart Diseases are directly connected to the sex of...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Is folic acid harmful as Barbara O’Neill claims?
Published on : May 6, 2025Barbara O’Neill, a prominent figure in alternative medicine circles, has...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Vaccines may reduce lifespan, a prominent CEO and YouTuber falsely claims
Published on : Apr 30, 2025CLAIM: A well-known CEO and YouTuber suggests that taking vaccines...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Can nicotine really dissolve brain tumors in 72 Hours?
Published on : Apr 22, 2025CLAIM Nicotine infusions can cure glioblastoma tumors, type 1 diabetes,...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Iodine test turns blue, but that doesn’t mean paneer at Gauri Khan’s Torii is fake
Published on : Apr 22, 2025What began as a viral iodine test at Torii, a...
: Sneha Richhariya
Hepatitis? No. Jaundice? No! The Liver Doc shares how a unique case was diagnosed to be no ‘disease’ at all
Published on : Apr 21, 2025This World Liver Day, we are revisiting an interesting case...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Fact Check: Is starving to lose weight a healthy option?
Published on : Apr 15, 2025Orhan Awatramani, an Indian internet personality, fashion icon, and socialite,...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Are your good looks because you’re the younger sibling? Here’s what science says
Published on : Apr 14, 2025Have you ever thought about how physical attractiveness varies among...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Do boxers really get their swellings cut open mid-fight?
Published on : Apr 8, 2025CLAIM: In boxing films, swelling around a fighter’s eye is...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Fact Check: Does sunscreen increase cancer risk?
Published on : Apr 4, 2025An Instagram reel claims that sunscreens are dangerous, citing a...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT-CHECK: Viral video claims 10 eggs a day won’t raise cholesterol—Here’s the truth
Published on : Apr 3, 2025CLAIM: Eating 10 eggs daily is good for health as...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT CHECK: Can this weird head-pulling trick cure anxiety in adults born via C-Section?
Published on : Mar 28, 2025CLAIM: C-Section babies suffer from anxiety later in life and...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Should you brush your teeth as soon as you wake up?
Published on : Mar 21, 2025CLAIM: Brush your teeth at night and then after you...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Does rosemary oil promote hair growth?
Published on : Mar 20, 2025CLAIM: Rosemary oil helps treat hair fall. FACT: Indeed,...
: First Check Team
FACT CHECK: Iodine deficiency making a comeback due to trendy salt alternatives?
Published on : Mar 18, 2025CLAIM: The trend of switching to pink salt, rock salt,...
: Sneha Richhariya
Fact Check: Are A, B and AB blood groups more prone to blood clotting, raising heart attack, stroke risk?
Published on : Mar 17, 2025CLAIM: A, B and AB blood groups are more prone...
: Allen Joe Mathew
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 black coffee really dissolve liver fat? Here’s what experts say!
Published on : Mar 13, 2025CLAIM: Black coffee can treat fatty liver FACT:...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT CHECK: Is sleep deprivation making your brain ‘eat itself’?
Published on : Mar 11, 2025CLAIM: Lack of sleep can cause the brain to "eat...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT CHECK: Should you give sanitary pads a pass to escape toxic shock syndrome?
Published on : Mar 10, 2025CLAIM: Menstrual products, such as sanitary pads, can cause infections...
: Pallav Vyas
FACT CHECK: Are you taking your supplements the wrong way?
Published on : Mar 10, 2025CLAIM: Taking certain supplement combinations hinders their absorption and...
: Allen Joe Mathew
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 this chemical in plastics destroying female fertility?
Published on : Mar 6, 2025CLAIM: Exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in...
: 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
FACT CHECK: Is high alcohol tolerance a red flag?
Published on : Mar 3, 2025CLAIM: High alcohol tolerance is a red flag FACT: True....
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT CHECK: Women can’t maintain abs for long as they need fat
Published on : Feb 27, 2025CLAIM: Women's bodies need fat stores to maintain healthy hormone...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Fact Check: Is losing 33 kg in 5 months, as claimed by Sidhu, healthy?
Published on : Feb 20, 2025The cricketer turned politician Navjot Singh Sidhu claimed in a...
: Pallav Vyas
FACT CHECK: Are there health benefits to drinking one’s own urine like Morarji Desai did?
Published on : Feb 18, 2025CLAIM: Drinking your own urine can have multiple health benefits....
: Pallav Vyas
FACT CHECK: Does consuming fish and milk together cause vitiligo?
Published on : Feb 17, 2025CLAIM: Consuming fish and milk together or one after other...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Industrialist’s viral tweet challenges popular weight loss remedy, experts weigh in
Published on : Feb 17, 2025Indian industrialist Harsh Goenka has sparked debate over a widely...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Is beer good for bone health, as claimed by PETA? Experts say no
Published on : Feb 15, 2025CLAIM: Drinking beer is good for bone health, and can...
: Allen Joe Mathew
The perils of online remedies: Did a viral weight-loss cure cost a UP leader his life?
Published on : Feb 15, 2025Last week, multiple media organisations reported on the death of...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT CHECK: Should people reduce 10% of their oil intake as suggested by PM Modi?
Published on : Feb 13, 2025CLAIM: Cut down oil intake by 10 percent to improve...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Can inserting fingers into the mouth treat tonsillitis without medical care?
Published on : Feb 12, 2025CLAIM: Inserting fingers into the mouth can treat tonsillitis. FACT:...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Does winter raise BP and heart attack risk for the elderly?
Published on : Feb 11, 2025First Check received a WhatsApp tipline request from a reader...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Is paracetamol really the world’s most dangerous medicine?
Published on : Feb 10, 2025CLAIM: Paracetamol is the most harmful medicine in the world...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Fighting Shadows: A Journey of Strength, Struggles and Survival
Published on : Feb 10, 2025It was a balmy August afternoon when I found myself...
: Kritika Kamthan
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
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS): What do we know so far?
Published on : Feb 7, 2025Pune is currently experiencing a surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT CHECK: Are 80% of high blood pressure patients just experiencing ‘white coat syndrome’?
Published on : Feb 6, 2025Does a patient’s blood pressure rise when visiting a doctor?...
: First Check Team
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
FACT CHECK: Does Ivermectin harm reproductive health? What studies actually show
Published on : Feb 4, 2025CLAIM: Ivermectin reduces the ability to conceive and grow babies,...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Would drinking from plastic bottles make you consume a credit card’s worth of plastic a week?
Published on : Feb 3, 2025CLAIM: A viral video suggests drinking from plastic bottles leads...
: Allen Joe Mathew
AAP’s Health Report Card: Did the government deliver on its earlier poll promises?
Published on : Feb 1, 2025New Delhi: As the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) gears up...
: Sneha Richhariya
‘Donald Trump right on US being top WHO contributor, but wrong on China’s contribution’
Published on : Jan 28, 2025In one of his first orders after assuming office last...