Fact-check: ‘Green juice’ cannot cure cancer

May 6, 2022

Juicing removes fiber from fruits and veggies; consuming them in a solid form is the healthier option. Fiber is known to be effective in preventing certain...

Climate Change

Exodus from Sundarbans: India’s climate refugees need help

May 2, 2022

The sea-level rise, frequent cyclonic storms, and disappearing islands of the Sundarban delta are creating climate refugees in large numbers. India must...

In Focus

China’s zero Covid strategy faces old age hurdle

April 27, 2022

The overall vaccination rate in China stands at nearly 88 percent. But only about half of those over 80 and 48% of those over 60 have received two vaccinations...

First Check

Fact-check: Vaccinated people are not more likely to die of COVID-19

April 27, 2022

A tweet claiming that “Government of Canada data shows the triple vaccinated are over 5x more likely to die of COVID-19 than the unvaccinated” is based on...

First Check

Don’t ignore period pain

April 20, 2022

Resorting to home remedies found on social media to help manage period pain, without seeking medical opinion, can deter early diagnosis and timely treatment of...

First Check

Fact-checking: Why context matters

April 13, 2022

Although vaccines may contain mercury, formaldehyde and aluminium, there’s no cause for concern. There are several stories on social media claiming that...

First Check

‘There is no vaccine for the infodemic’

April 8, 2022

Medical and scientific community need to champion the cause of health fact-checking to combat the virus of misinformation. COVID-19 pandemic came with a flow...

First Check

Step up the fight against misinformation

April 7, 2022

The health misinformation crisis won’t end with the pandemic. It’s important for healthcare professionals to be well-versed with fact-checking. Information...

In Focus

COVID lockdown: Drones, robot dogs patrol ‘ghost town’ Shanghai

April 6, 2022

The recent surge in Coronavirus cases in China, although small compared to some other countries, is a significant challenge to China’s zero-Covid...

First Check

‘Fact-checking is often neglected in medical discourse’

April 5, 2022

Health-related misinformation and disinformation are significant threats to public health. Fact-checking helps us to counter this by presenting the right...