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
Does high coffee intake weaken bones in older women? | Explained
Published on : Dec 24, 2025We all reach for tea or coffee to kickstart the...
: 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: Are silicone-based lip implants safe?
Published on : Nov 24, 2025CLAIM: Permanent silicone-based lip implants can cause multiple side effects,...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Why women are twice as vulnerable to headache
Published on : Nov 20, 2025A new study published in The Lancet Neurology reveals that headache...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Pregnant? Here’s why air pollution could harm your baby and what you can do
Published on : Nov 18, 2025As the AQI soars across various parts of India, with...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Gavi hits HPV vaccine goal, reaching 86 million girls worldwide
Published on : Nov 17, 2025Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has reached its ambitious goal of...
: First Check Team
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
Could your kitchen be the reason behind your UTI? New study reveals the SHOCKING link
Published on : Nov 14, 2025A urinary tract infection (UTI) is often associated with personal hygiene...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Delhi Police constable Sonika Yadav’s 145 kg weightlifting sparks debate: What activities are safe during pregnancy?
Published on : Nov 10, 2025When Delhi Police constable Sonika Yadav, 31, stepped onto the...
: 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
Are women genetically more vulnerable to depression than men? New study reveals this
Published on : Nov 3, 2025Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Paid menstrual leave policy: A leap towards equality or a source of new biases?
Published on : Oct 31, 2025When 23-year-old journalist Kulsoom Faiz experiences her menstrual cycle, work...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Why women’s chest pain is often dismissed: Understanding atypical angina
Published on : Oct 28, 2025There are several times when women complain of chest pain...
: Sakshi Srivastava
The complex landscape of surrogacy in India: Law, ethics, and parenthood pathways
Published on : Oct 27, 2025Parenthood is often described as one of life’s greatest joys....
: 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
India’s growing anaemia crisis: Why millions are suffering from this preventable public health emergency
Published on : Oct 27, 2025Remember the times when a classmate fainted in the middle...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Did you know that oral health is important for women’s overall well-being?
Published on : Oct 22, 2025It is often said that the mouth is the gateway...
: Sakshi Srivastava
New global guidelines aim to end preventable deaths from postpartum haemorrhage | Explained
Published on : Oct 21, 2025Every year, nearly 45,000 women die due to postpartum haemorrhage (PPH)—a...
: 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
Katrina Kaif pregnant at 42: Doctor explains risks and realities of late-age pregnancies
Published on : Oct 6, 2025Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s pregnancy announcement has taken social...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Beyond birth control: Why contraception matters for preventing HIV and STIs
Published on : Oct 5, 2025Contraception is widely recognised as a tool to prevent unintended...
: First Check Team
She lived to 117: Scientists unlock clues from the world’s oldest woman
Published on : Sep 25, 2025The extraordinary lifespan of Maria Branyas Morera, who died last...
: First Check Team
Do women need more sleep than men?
Published on : Sep 16, 2025In a viral Instagram post, Dr Manan Vora, an orthopedic...
: First Check Team
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
Let’s talk about PCOS!
Published on : Sep 1, 2025Acne. Facial hair. Weight gain. Irregular periods. Infertility. These are...
: Mariyam Alavi
What is PCOS? The hidden struggle of one in five Indian women | Explainer
Published on : Sep 1, 2025Simran Mudgal was 21 when she first began noticing unsettling...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Is dancing during pregnancy safe? Debunking myths and expert guidelines
Published on : Aug 31, 2025Earlier this year, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, broke...
: Sakshi Srivastava
Are your lipsticks responsible for delayed periods and messed up hormone levels?
Published on : Aug 27, 2025For many women, this is a familiar scenario—you start your...
: 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
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
Do magnesium supplements work for sleep, anxiety, and period cramps?
Published on : Aug 14, 2025An Instagram reel by doctor and influencer Yokesh Arul has...
: Sakshi Srivastava
World Breastfeeding Week is here, but have we checked on our mothers and the data?
Published on : Aug 7, 2025Shadia Hassan, a PhD scholar at IIT Delhi, gave birth...
: Sakshi Srivastava
World Breastfeeding Week: Ignore the noise, listen to the experts!
Published on : Aug 4, 2025Hello, When I was pregnant with my first child a...
: Mariyam Alavi
RSV vaccine in pregnancy cuts baby hospital risk by 72%
Published on : Jul 21, 2025A new UK study has confirmed that vaccinating pregnant women...
: First Check Team
What’s in a name? What is PCOS, and why is it not the same as PCOD?
Published on : Jul 10, 2025In an old video circulating on YouTube reels, Bollywood actress...
: Sneha Richhariya
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 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: Is kajal really good for your eyes?
Published on : Jun 10, 2025CLAIM: Kajal keeps the eyes healthy and prevents infections Fact:...
: Allen Joe Mathew
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: Can men’s poor hygiene during urination lead to UTIs in women?
Published on : May 28, 2025Claim: Poor peeing hygiene habits in men can be a...
: Allen Joe Mathew
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: 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
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
Women’s Health Matters
Published on : Apr 7, 2025Hello! As promised in the previous newsletter, the month of...
: Mariyam Alavi
Excessive sleepiness in older women linked to higher dementia risk
Published on : Apr 3, 2025Excessive sleepiness is linked to an increased chance of developing...
: Sneha Richhariya
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
Happy Women’s Day
Published on : Mar 3, 2025“Communities and countries and ultimately the world are only as...
: Mariyam Alavi
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
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
Karishma Mehta, founder of ‘Humans of Bombay’, freezes her eggs. Is it the right choice for you?
Published on : Feb 12, 2025At the beginning of February, Karishma Mehta, the Founder and...
: Allen Joe Mathew
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 swallowing papaya seeds prevent pregnancy
Published on : Dec 19, 2024CLAIM: Papaya seeds can act as a natural contraceptive if...
: Pallav Vyas
Fact Check: Do Root Canals Increase Breast Cancer Risk?
Published on : Oct 21, 2024CLAIM Root canals lead to breast cancer among women FACT ...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Study: Depression & autoimmune disease are linked in new mothers, pregnant women
Published on : Sep 24, 2024Pregnancy and motherhood can be a beautiful time- the joys...
: Allen Joe Mathew
FACT CHECK: Can the HPV vaccine kill you?
Published on : Sep 9, 2024CLAIM: HPV vaccine is dangerous leading to infertility and death....
: Allen Joe Mathew
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
19 million adolescent girls experience intimate partner violence: WHO
Published on : Jul 30, 2024This needs to be taken more seriously as a public...
: First Check Team
Fact-check: Women who carry the DNA of men
Published on : Jul 25, 2024The presence of male cells in women could be attributed...
: Allen Joe Mathew
Early intervention in gestational diabetes key to better health: Study
Published on : Jun 21, 2024The latest Lancet Series calls for the urgent need to...
: First Check Team
High night-time temperatures increase stroke risk in older women: Study
Published on : Jun 11, 2024Researchers from Helmholtz Munich and the Augsburg University Hospital in...
: First Check Team
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
Explainer: How the menstrual cycle impacts the brain
Published on : May 23, 2024Advanced MRI techniques provide fascinating insights into how hormones influence...
: Vani Singh
High BP affects almost 50% of American women: FDA
Published on : May 15, 2024Although one may not feel sick at first, if the...
: First Check Team
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
Menstrual hygiene: The health crisis we don’t talk about
Published on : Jan 4, 2024Social media posts shed light on the plights of countless...
: Florica Brahma
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
Fact-check: Papaya seeds not for contraception, inducing menstruation, or improving hormonal balance
Published on : Oct 6, 2023Studies suggest that it’s best not to consume papaya seeds...
: Tej Kumar
Case for more HPV vaccination in India
Published on : Oct 5, 2023Free school-based HPV vaccine program was introduced in Australia in...
: Dr Rani Bhat
Explainer: What is postpartum depression?
Published on : Jun 24, 2023It can cause various physical, emotional, and behavioural symptoms. Treatment...
: Aliya Zainab
Menstrual Hygiene: Debunking 5 common myths
Published on : May 29, 2023Dr Shehla Jamal, a menstrual health expert from New Delhi,...
: Zoya Hussain
Debunking 4 myths about menstrual cups, tampons
Published on : May 16, 2023Dr Shehla Jamal, a gynecologist and menstrual health expert from...
: Zoya Hussain
Debunking 5 menstruation myths
Published on : Mar 7, 2023This #InternationalWomen’sDay, let’s demystify periods and put the spotlight on...
: Aliya Zainab
Fact-check: Asafoetida poses health risks for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers
Published on : Feb 28, 2023Despite its purported health benefits, asafoetida should be consumed with...
: Naveed Ahmad Najar
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
Don’t ignore period pain
Published on : Apr 20, 2022Resorting to home remedies found on social media to help...
: Sharmila Saha Roy
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
Beware of misleading Instagram posts on breast cancer
Published on : Oct 30, 2021Under the guise of spreading awareness, unscientific claims – that...
: Tej Kumar
Myths vs. facts about breast cancer
Published on : Oct 27, 2021October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to...
: Dr. Poovamma CU
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...
: Tej Kumar
Post warning women not to take COVID-19 vaccine during periods is ‘false’
Published on : Apr 25, 2021COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t pose a risk if taken during periods....
: Tej Kumar
Post claiming sanitary pads cause cancer is false
Published on : Apr 12, 2021There is no scientific evidence to prove that wearing sanitary...