Low tax on sugary drinks and alcohol fuels health risks, WHO warns
Published on : Jan 19, 2026Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are becoming cheaper across much...
: 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
Are your daily habits fueling joint pain?
Published on : Oct 14, 2025Close to one in six Indians suffer from musculoskeletal and...
: Sakshi Srivastava
We should not miss a beat to take care of our own heart health, says Dr Tarun Kumar
Published on : Oct 6, 2025Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have become one of India’s biggest health...
: Sakshi Srivastava
WHO report: Tobacco use identified as major driver of child stunting globally
Published on : Sep 18, 2025Every parent wants their child to grow healthy. From balanced...
: Sakshi Srivastava
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
WHO recommends a twice-a-year injection for HIV prevention
Published on : Jul 16, 2025Imagine protecting yourself from HIV with just two injections a...
: Sneha Richhariya
Global loneliness hits 1 in 6, linked to 100 deaths every hour: WHO
Published on : Jul 1, 2025One in six people globally are affected by loneliness, which...
: Sneha Richhariya
New WHO accord promises fairer, faster response to future pandemics
Published on : May 20, 2025Geneva: In a landmark move aimed at strengthening global defences...
: First Check Team
New WHO action plan aims to make clinical trials fairer and more inclusive
Published on : May 12, 2025The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new Global...
: Sneha Richhariya
World Malaria Day: Will India be able to eliminate the disease completely by 2030?
Published on : Apr 25, 2025India is on an ambitious path to eliminate malaria by...
: Sneha Richhariya
WHO nations reach agreement ‘in principle’ on future pandemic treaty: report
Published on : Apr 12, 2025Geneva, Switzerland: After nearly three years of negotiations, member countries...
: First Check Team
Rising fungal diseases: WHO flags critical gaps in treatment and diagnosis
Published on : Apr 3, 2025The World Health Organization (WHO) has flagged a critical lack...
: Sneha Richhariya
WHO partnering with Thailand, Sri Lanka on new tool to counter infodemics
Published on : Mar 25, 2025New Delhi: The World Health Organization (WHO) has initiated a...
: Sneha Richhariya
Rare Disease Day: High costs of treatment, difficulty in diagnosing remain a challenge
Published on : Feb 28, 2025The last day of February is celebrated as ‘Rare Disease...
: Pallav Vyas
Impact of US President Donald Trump’s health policy reversals
Published on : Feb 13, 2025US President Donald Trump has been in office just a over two...
: First Check Team
Pakistan, Afghanistan a ‘perfect storm’ for polio spread: WHO
Published on : Feb 11, 2025The WHO has sounded the alarm over a sharp rise...
: First Check Team
‘Woo! That’s a big one’: Trump as he decides to withdraw US from WHO
Published on : Jan 21, 2025Days after the World Health Organization (WHO) sought US$ 1.5...
: First Check Team
WHO flags misinformation and disinformation as major threat to global health in 2024 review
Published on : Dec 26, 2024Misinformation and disinformation are critical threats to global health, the...
: First Check Team
WHO declares health emergency as Mpox surges in Africa
Published on : Aug 16, 2024The WHO has declared a health emergency due to a...
: First Check Team
WHO report highlights alcohol and drug impact
Published on : Jun 26, 2024The recent WHO report emphasises urgent global action to reduce...