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How heat dehydration and pollution are impacting kidney health in India

Published on : Mar 17, 2026

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is emerging as a major public...

: Sakshi Srivastava
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India has the world’s second-highest CKD burden: Early kidney disease signs you shouldn’t ignore

Published on : Mar 13, 2026

Chronic kidney disease is emerging as a major public health concern worldwide, with...

: Sakshi Srivastava
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India ranks second globally in chronic kidney disease: What The Lancet study reveals

Published on : Nov 23, 2025

A new study published in The Lancet has revealed that India...

: Sakshi Srivastava
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Is whey protein bad for your kidneys? Experts reveal the TRUTH

Published on : Nov 20, 2025

CLAIM: Consuming whey protein is safe for healthy individuals and...

: Sakshi Srivastava
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Fact Check: Can kidney stones be removed without surgery?

Published on : Aug 29, 2025

A viral Instagram reel posted by content creator Sanjeev Kumar...

: First Check Team
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World Organ Donation Day: India’s organ transplants hit a record high, yet thousands are still waiting; here’s why

Published on : Aug 13, 2025

On August 2, Union Health Minister JP Nadda lauded India’s...

: Sakshi Srivastava
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22-year ordeal ends: Court finds no kidney removal, acquits doctor

Published on : Jun 16, 2025

A unique case of medical negligence that went on for...

: Allen Joe Mathew 
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Kidney expert Dr Vijay Kher warns: Hydration is key in ‘stone season’

Published on : May 13, 2025

As temperatures climb across the country, it also heralds the...

: Allen Joe Mathew 
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Diabetes, hypertension leading causes of kidney disease in India: Dr Vijay Kher

Published on : Mar 26, 2025

Diabetes and hypertension are the leading causes of kidney disease...

: Allen Joe Mathew 
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FACT CHECK: Can patharchatta leaves dissolve kidney stones?

Published on : Dec 5, 2024

CLAIM:  Patharchatta leaves can dissolve kidney stones FACT: There is...

: Allen Joe Mathew 
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Fact-check: Alkaline water can’t cure liver and kidney failure

Published on : Aug 21, 2023

While there are several claims made about the health benefits...

: Tej Kumar
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Herbal remedies can cause liver injuries

Published on : Aug 30, 2021

Popular herbal medicines for COVID-19 have been reported to adversely...

: Dr. Rohini Karandikar
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No, homemade concoctions may not help in passing kidney stones

Published on : Jul 23, 2020

A Youtube video claims that a concoction of onion, cumin,...

: Abeen Bilal
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