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Does One Need A Thyroid Guard During A Mammogram?

The false claim is viral on social media stating that the device is needed to prevent thyroid cancer in women.

20 Feb 2020 11:01 AM GMT

Fake News

Photos Of Cancer Patient Shared As Minor Addicted To PUBG

BOOM found that the photos are of a teenager from Karnataka suffering from blood cancer.

20 Nov 2019 12:47 PM GMT

Health

Nanoparticles Emitted By Vehicles Linked To Brain Cancers: New Study

An increase of 10,000 air pollutant nanoparticles per cubic centimeter could lead to one extra case of brain cancer in...

15 Nov 2019 12:32 PM GMT

Health

Cancers, Cardiovascular Diseases Increased In 2018 : National Health Profile

Data for non-communicable diseases was collected only from government run non- communicable diseases clinics

12 Nov 2019 1:23 PM GMT

Health

New Experimental Cancer Treatment Said To Prevent Hair Loss During Chemo

Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai conducted clinical trials to reduce loss of hair during chemotherapy for breast cancer

1 Nov 2019 11:07 AM GMT

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Did Three Nobel Winners Say Cancer Can Be Cured Without Medicine?

Hyderabad physiotherapist misinterprets findings of Nobel prize winners.

31 Oct 2019 8:23 AM GMT

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Acidity Drug Ranitidine Could Lead To Cancer? What We Know

Major pharmaceuticals have stopped the distribution of their ranitidine medicines across the world.

26 Sep 2019 1:22 PM GMT

FactCheck

Does Drinking Hot Coconut Water Kill Cancer Cells?

Fake message attributed to renowned oncologist has resurfaced and is circulating on social media

28 Aug 2019 11:34 AM GMT

Health

'Never Google Your Symptoms': How A Swedish Doctor Is Battling Health Misinformation

Dr. Henrik Widegren mixes his love for medicine and music with quirky titled songs in his first English album and...

21 Aug 2019 9:33 AM GMT

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'Parrikar Died Because He Allowed Beef In Goa': Fake Quote Attributed To Pragya Thakur

In an article the website IndiaScoops claimed Pragya Thakur said Manohar Parrikar died because he allowed consumption of...

30 April 2019 9:21 AM GMT

Health

India’s Public Health Crisis Deepens With Demonetisation

When more than half of India depends on private healthcare, read how demonetisation shall deepen the public health...

28 Nov 2016 7:03 AM GMT

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Study Finds Carcinogenic Substances In Breads In India

Report by Centre For Science And Environment says 84% of 38 types of bread sold in India contains potassium...

26 May 2016 7:50 AM GMT