FACT CHECK: Does eating fish improve your heart and mental health?
Published on : Feb 26, 2026CLAIM: Eating fish regularly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease,...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Can fish oil reduce heart complications in dialysis patients?
Published on : Jan 27, 2026A new study published in ‘The New England Journal of Medicine’...
: Sakshi Srivastava
FACT CHECK: Are bleeding gums linked to heart disease and diabetes?
Published on : Jan 14, 2026CLAIM: Bleeding gums are not just a dental issue but...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Uterine fibroids may raise heart disease risk by over 80 per cent: What every woman needs to know
Published on : Jan 2, 2026A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Just 2 cigarettes a day skyrockets heart disease risk by 50 pc, study finds
Published on : Dec 1, 2025Smoking is one of the most prominent causes of death...
: 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: Are heart attacks more common on Mondays and during winter holidays?
Published on : Aug 11, 2025CLAIM: Heart attacks are more likely to occur on a...
: Pallav Vyas
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
Stroke and irreversible heart failure led to Pope Francis’s Death, Vatican Says
Published on : Apr 22, 2025Pope Francis died following a cerebral stroke and irreversible heart...
: 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
A heart for humanity: in conversation with Padma Bhushan Dr Jose Chacko Periappuram
Published on : Feb 16, 2025On January 25, 2025, a day before the country celebrated...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Can CT coronary angiogram detect potential heart issues without the need for a traditional angiogram?
Published on : Jan 31, 2025CLAIM: CT coronary scans can detect heart blockages quickly, non-invasively,...
: Sneha Richhariya
FACT CHECK: Does consuming lemongrass aid in lowering cholesterol?
Published on : Dec 13, 2024CLAIM: Consuming lemongrass aids in lowering cholesterol levels and improving...
: Pallav Vyas
Fact Check: Does poor oral hygiene cause heart attacks?
Published on : Nov 5, 2024Claim: Poor oral hygiene over time can lead to an...
: Pallav Vyas
EXPLAINER: Why are young South Asians at a risk of heart disease?
Published on : Oct 8, 2024For the longest time, heart disease has been the biggest reason for...
: 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
Can simple blood tests predict the risk of heart disease in women? A new study says so
Published on : Sep 3, 2024A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine states...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Ultra-processed foods impact physical & mental health: Study
Published on : Mar 7, 2024Researchers find strong association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and...
: Vani Singh
Fact-check – Not all dietary fats are evil
Published on : Mar 4, 2024Inclusion of a variety of nutrient-dense fats as part of...
: Deepika Khurana
Fact-check: Coconut oil cannot cure Alzheimer’s, heart diseases
Published on : Nov 10, 2023First Check studied over a dozen research papers published on...
: Florica Brahma
Explainer: Why long work hours are injurious to health
Published on : Oct 30, 2023From cardiovascular disease and heightened stress levels, to depression, anxiety...
: Florica Brahma
Explainer: What causes high cholesterol?
Published on : Aug 25, 2023Cutting down on the consumption of processed foods and processed...
: Florica Brahma
Fact-check: No home remedy to unclog heart arteries
Published on : Sep 15, 2022There is no scientific study to prove that consuming betel...
: Sharmila Saha Roy
No miracle cures for the heart
Published on : Nov 22, 2021YouTube videos advocate easy, home-based remedies that not only promise...
: Tej Kumar
Cow’s heart not used as replacement for human heart
Published on : Aug 10, 2021An old Facebook post claiming that a woman’s failing heart...
: Tej Kumar
Liquorice, lemon & honey: No magic formula to boost oxygen levels in the body
Published on : Jul 23, 2021Contrary to what a viral YouTube video suggests, scientific studies...