International Day of Action for Women’s Health: Tech led solutions that are revolutionising women’s health
Published on : May 28, 2025Women's health has been neglected, poorly studied and underfunded for...
: Mariyam Alavi
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: Do men really lose fat faster than women? Here’s what science says
Published on : Mar 25, 2025CLAIM: Men lose fat faster than women FACT: True....
: 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: 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
Your brain literally changes during pregnancy and childbirth- Here’s how it may affect your mental health
Published on : Mar 8, 2025A new study has found a connection between brain changes...
: Sneha Richhariya
Women are 30 times more susceptible to UTIs than men
Published on : Mar 7, 2025Women contract Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) up to 30 times...
: Pallav Vyas
The gender gap in clinical trials: How women are left behind in medical research
Published on : Mar 6, 2025Historically, medical research has largely excluded women from clinical trials...
: Pallav Vyas
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
Women twice as likely to die after a heart attack
Published on : Mar 5, 2025Although the average age for heart attack among women is...
: Pallav Vyas
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
International Day of Action for Women’s Health: Female genital mutilation must end
Published on : May 28, 2024More than 200 million girls and women alive today have...
: Pallav Vyas
Delay umbilical cord clamping by two minutes to reduce premature baby deaths, says study
Published on : Nov 20, 2023It allows blood to flow from the placenta to the...
: First Check Team
Fact-check: Emergency contraceptive pills are safe
Published on : Nov 1, 2023While they can be a powerful tool of women empowerment,...
: First Check Team
Debunking 5 menstruation myths
Published on : Mar 7, 2023This #InternationalWomen’sDay, let’s demystify periods and put the spotlight on...
: Aliya Zainab
Fact-check: Eating pineapple doesn’t cause miscarriage
Published on : Feb 7, 2023No scientific evidence to support causal link between pineapple consumption...
: Naveed Ahmad Najar
Uncovering 2 common infertility myths
Published on : Mar 29, 2022One-third of infertility cases are caused by male reproductive issues,...
: Dr Chaitra Nayak
No home remedy to induce menstruation within an hour!
Published on : Mar 14, 2022Given that irregular periods are a common challenge for many...
: Tej Kumar
International Women’s Day: Breaking the mental health bias
Published on : Mar 8, 2022Women often suffer silently. Whether it’s stress, anxiety, or post-partum...
: Dr Sabba Mehmood
Cold drinks don’t lead to miscarriage in pregnant women
Published on : Jul 14, 2021While studies show that carbonated, artificially-sweetened soft drinks are harmful...