@FirstCheck_In

A unique health information platform, that is safeguarding public health against misinformation- one fact check at a time. Because Health Matters. Facts Matter.

 New Delhi, India
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Joined January 2015
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DataLEADS@data_LEADS15 Aug 2025
On behalf of the DataLEADS' team, we extend our warmest wishes to all fellow Indians, in every corner of our nation and across the world. Let this day remind us of our duty—to build a stronger India that inspires generations to come. #IndependenceDay2025 #IndependenceDay
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@TheWeekLive12 Feb 2025
Smart health choices start with the right information! Stay updated with healthFirst, brought to you by THE WEEK & @FirstCheck_In. Scan to subscribe or click on the link below docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #HealthMatters #StayInformed #TheWeekHealth
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#FACTCHECK 🤯 Experiencing déjà vu too often? It could be more than just a brain glitch! While occasional déjà vu is harmless, frequent episodes might signal neurological issues like epilepsy Read more here: firstcheck.in/fact-check-is-… #Health #dejavu #epilepsy

Is Frequent déjà vu Harmless or a Red Flag for Illness?

Wondering if frequent déjà vu is normal? Explore its causes, when it’s harmless, and when it might signal an underlying health issue.

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#FACTCHECK 💔 CT Coronary Angiograms: Game-Changer or Overhyped? 🤔 A viral claim says they REPLACE traditional angiograms—BUT is that true? 🏥 Experts weigh in! 🩺 Get the facts here: 🚨👇 🔗 firstcheck.in/fact-check-can… #HeartHealth #CardiologyNews

Can CT Coronary Angiogram Replace a Traditional Angiogram?

Can a CT coronary angiogram replace a traditional angiogram? Discover the facts, expert insights, and when each test is necessary.

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Will China's DeepSeek AI shake up healthcare? Experts say its 95% cost reduction could bring clinical AI to smaller hospitals. But is it a boon or a threat? 🤖⚠️ 👉 Read more: firstcheck.in/will-deepseek-… #AI #Healthcare #DeepSeekAI

DeepSeek AI: Experts predict a healthcare revolution.

Experts believe DeepSeek AI will revolutionize healthcare, transforming the industry with cutting-edge solutions and innovations for better healthcare.

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#FactCheck 🎥✨ Films can change lives! A study in The Lancet reveals that parenting dramas reduce violence against kids & promote positive parenting, especially in low-income areas. 🌍 👉 Read more: firstcheck.in/films-can-prom… #ParentingTips #Violence #Health
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#FactCheck Yes, the US leads WHO funding, but China's contribution is not "too low" - it’s based on GDP, not population. 🤔 👉 Read more: firstcheck.in/donald-trump-r… #GlobalHealth #WHO

Ex-WHO Advisor: Trump Right on US, China's Influence Debated

Meta Description: Former WHO advisor agrees with Trump on US being the top WHO contributor and China's influence but disputes claims about China's financial contribution.

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#FactCheck 🚨 Paracetamol: Safe or Harmful? 🤔 🎥 Viral claim: “The worst pill in the world!” ✔️ FACT: Safe in proper doses, but overdosing is risky. 🌡️ Hot water foot therapy works—but as supportive care! Read more 👉 firstcheck.in/fact-check-is-… #Paracetamol #Fever #Health

FACT CHECK: Is paracetamol the right first-aid for fever? - First Check

In a viral Instagram reel posted by @behind_of_truth.ing, Acharya Manish, an ayurvedic expert and influencer, claims that commonly used fever medications like

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🚨 Caesarean deliveries in India: From Telangana’s 60.7% to Nagaland’s 5.2% 😱 📊 Huge disparities across regions, wealth, and public vs private hospitals! What’s driving this gap? Read more 👉 firstcheck.in/telangana-tops… #HealthcareForAll #CaesareanRates #India #HealthEquity
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😷 Slum dwellers in Delhi breathe air MORE toxic than outdoor pollution! 🏚️ From cooking on mud stoves to severe health risks, learn how indoor pollution impacts their lives. firstcheck.in/indoor-air-pol… 🏥 #AirPollution #Smoggy #healthcare
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🚨🔬 Does the COVID-19 vaccine contain HIV fragments? 🤔 Read the facts here: firstcheck.in/fact-check-doe… #COVID19 #Vaccine #Health #HIV
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#FactCheck 💔 Can intense gym workouts trigger sudden cardiac death? A viral claim links it to #HypertrophicCardiomyopathy 🏋️‍♂️. But what do experts say? Read more here: firstcheck.in/fact-check-is-… #healthylifestyle #Cardiology #heart
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🚨 Mark Zuckerberg’s move to stop fact-checking could worsen #healthmisinformation! 🏥 Is this a threat to public health? 🤔 Find out how this decision might impact YOU: firstcheck.in/metas-decision… #HealthMisinformation #Meta #COVID #PublicHealth @MehmoodSabba
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#FACTCHECK 🎥✨ Vidya Balan breaks it down: “It’s inflammation, not fat, behind my weight gain!” No workouts—just a diet fix! Could this be the weight-loss game-changer? 🤔 Read the science behind her claim: 👉firstcheck.in/fact-check-vid… #VidyaBalan #Health #weightloss

FACT CHECK: Vidya Balan claims inflammation caused her weight gain—is it true? - First Check

A viral reel by @GalattaIndiaOffl shows the renowned Bollywood actress Vidya Balan candidly sharing her lifelong struggle with weight loss and the distinction

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#FactCheck 🚨CLAIM: Chewing Disprin, Clopidogrel & Atorvastatin helps during a heart attack? 🤔 🔍FACT: Misleading! It lacks context & may not work for cardiac arrest. CPR & medical help are vital. 👉 Read more: firstcheck.in/fact-check-che… #Health #HeartAttack #FirstAid

FACT CHECK: Should you chew disprin, clopidogrel and atorvastatin tablets in case of a heart...

Disprin, clopidogrel and atorvastatin tablets should be chewed in case of a heart attack

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🛑 Is #Ginger the Ultimate Metabolism Booster ? Does it Reduce Cancer Risk? 🛑 It’s not a miracle cure! 🌱 While ginger has health benefits, calling it a top metabolism booster or a cancer fighter is misleading. 🚫 Read more here: firstcheck.in/fact-check-the… #Cancer #Health

Fact-Check: The truth about ginger's health benefits and cancer risk - First Check

CLAIM: Ginger is a powerful metabolism booster that helps reduce cancer risk, supports immunity, and aids digestion

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🚨 Gender Bias in Indian Oncology! 🚨 Only 1 in 4 oncology societies has a woman president, says Lancet report 📉 The struggle for women leaders in cancer research and policy is real. Read more here: firstcheck.in/women-in-india… #Gender #Oncology #Leadership #Health
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#FactCheck 🚨 Think a posture corrector can fix your slouching? 🤔 Find out if it's the real solution for a perfect posture or just a temporary fix! #Health #MythBusted #Health Read more here: firstcheck.in/fact-check-can…
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#FactCheck 🚨Can Cancer be cured without chemo?🚨 The viral claim spreads, but experts say otherwise! Read more here: firstcheck.in/fact-check-can… #Cancer #Health #Chemotherapy #AlternativeMedicine #MedicalScience #CancerCare #PublicHealth

Fact Check: Can Cancer Be Cured Without Chemotherapy?

Can cancer be cured without chemotherapy? We fact-check viral claims and analyze expert insights on cancer treatment. Know the truth

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📢 Alarming Rise in Hearing Loss in China! 👂 Hearing loss cases to surge by 34.72%, hitting 623M by 2060 🚨 Aging & regional disparities worsen the crisis. 📖 Read more here: firstcheck.in/study-chinas-h… #HearingLoss #China #Healthcare

STUDY: China's hearing loss cases set to reach 623 million by 2060 - First Check

The number of people with hearing loss in China is projected to rise by 34.72%, from 462.88 million in 2015 to 623.60 million by 2060, driven by aging and

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