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2/6/2025, 12:06:59 PM

FACT CHECK: Are 80% of high blood pressure patients just experiencing ‘white coat syndrome’?🚨🤔 A YouTube video claims that these patients may actually be experiencing White Coat Syndrome rather than chronic hypertension. Read to find out the truth:👇 https://firstcheck.in/fact-check-high-blood-pressure-patients-experiencing-white-coat-syndrome/…

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2/6/2025, 2:03:13 PM

AI tool “DeepMerkel” is improving treatment predictions for aggressive skin cancers 😇♥️ Researchers have developed an AI system capable of predicting the course and severity of aggressive skin cancers like Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). Read More: 👇 https://firstcheck.in/how-ai-tool-deepmerkel-is-improving-treatment-skin-cancers/

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2/3/2025, 9:06:54 AM

Where does India stand in its fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases? India bears the world’s highest burden of at least 11 Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)—including dengue, leprosy, kala-azar, and lymphatic filariasis. ✅ Successes: India eradicated trachoma, yaws, and guinea worm. ⚠️ Challenges: Dengue cases nearly doubled in 4 years, kala-azar persists, and LF elimination targets have been pushed to 2027. 🌍 Climate change is worsening the spread of vector-borne diseases, making elimination even harder. Can India meet its 2030 NTD targets? 📖 Read the full report here: https://firstcheck.in/world-neglected-tropical-diseases-day-2025-where-does-india-stand-in-its-fight-against-neglected-tropical-diseases/ #NeglectedTropicalDiseases #Health #India #NTD #Dengue #KalaAzar #PublicHealth

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2/6/2025, 5:12:36 AM

Lung cancer in non-smokers rises amid declining smoking rates, particularly among younger women: study 🚨 Indoor air pollution, particularly from burning wood and coal for cooking or heating, can often be 4 to 5 times more dangerous than outdoor pollution.⚠️👇 Read More: https://firstcheck.in/lung-cancer-in-non-smokers-rises-amid-declining-smoking-rates-study/

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2/3/2025, 3:32:50 PM

Elon Musk has called USAID a "criminal organization" that is "beyond repair," pushing for its shutdown. The agency’s website and X account have disappeared. 🚨 ⚠️ Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warns that freezing U.S. foreign aid could lead to a global humanitarian disaster. 📌 USAID works across 100+ countries, providing aid in health, education, agriculture & democracy. Its dismantling could have massive repercussions. 🚀 What’s next? Is this a game-changer or a crisis in the making? 📖 Read more: https://firstcheck.in/usaid-is-a-criminal-organization-time-for-it-to-die-elon-musk/ #ElonMusk #USAID #ForeignAid #HumanitarianCrisis #GlobalHealth

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2/3/2025, 7:41:13 AM

#FACTCHECK Are you really consuming a credit card’s worth of plastic every week from bottled water? A viral video featuring Dr. William Li claims that bottled water exposes us to 5 grams of microplastics weekly—the weight of a credit card! But new research says otherwise. A 2019 study made this shocking claim, but a 2022 study debunked it, finding that humans would take 23,000 years—not a week—to ingest that much plastic. Yes, we do consume microplastics. But the amount is far smaller than originally thought. Let’s fight misinformation with facts! 📌 Read the full fact-check here: https://firstcheck.in/fact-check-would-drinking-from-plastic-bottles-make-you-consume-a-credit-cards-worth-of-plastic-a-week/ #Microplastics #Health #PlasticPollution

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2/1/2025, 5:11:37 AM

#delhielections2025 📢 AAP’s Health Report Card: Did They Deliver on Their Promises? 🏥📊 As AAP gears up for another term, we examine their healthcare promises vs. reality: ✅ 533+ Mohalla Clinics functional ✅ Expansion of govt hospitals & free treatments ❌ Air pollution control? Still a distant dream! 🌫️ 📊 Budget cuts, declining patient footfall, and gaps in implementation—how does AAP’s health record really stack up? 🔍 Read the full analysis here: https://firstcheck.in/aaps-health-report-card-did-the-government-deliver-on-its-earlier-poll-promises/ #FactCheck #AAP #DelhiElections #MohallaClinics #HealthCare #Politics

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1/31/2025, 9:39:03 AM

#FactCheck 💡 CT Coronary Angiograms: A Revolutionary Test or Just Another Health Myth? A viral video claims that CT coronary scans can detect heart blockages and eliminate the need for traditional angiograms—but is this true? 🤔 ✅ CT Coronary Angiograms (CTCA) are a great non-invasive tool, especially for low-risk patients. ❌ But they CAN’T fully replace traditional angiograms, which remain critical for diagnosing and treating high-risk cases. 🏥 Expert Verdict: CTCA helps rule out coronary artery disease, but for serious cases, traditional angiograms are still essential! Don't fall for misleading claims—consult a doctor! 📖 Read the full fact-check here: 🔗 https://firstcheck.in/fact-check-can-ct-coronary-angiogram-detect-potential-heart-issues-without-the-need-for-a-traditional-angiogram/ #HeartHealth #Cardiology #MedicalMyths #CTScan #Angiogram #Healthcare

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2/1/2025, 9:55:56 AM

#FACTCHECK 🔍 Is Frequent Déjà Vu Harmless or a Red Flag for Illness? 🤯 Ever had that eerie feeling of “I’ve seen this before”? While occasional déjà vu is normal, repeated episodes could signal neurological or psychiatric conditions like temporal lobe epilepsy or anxiety disorders. 🚨 💡 What Experts Say: 🧠 Occasional déjà vu = normal brain quirk ⚠️ Frequent déjà vu = possible neurological or psychiatric concern 📌 If accompanied by seizures or memory lapses, consult a doctor immediately! Read more here: https://firstcheck.in/fact-check-is-frequent-deja-vu-harmless-or-a-red-flag-for-illness/ #DéjàVu #Health #Neurology #MentalHealth

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2/4/2025, 11:21:37 AM

Does Ivermectin harm reproductive health? An old video of a former Pfizer scientist Dr Mike Yeadon claiming Ivermectin harms reproductive health is going viral. According to him, it is the "most violent fertility toxins". #FactCheck: The claim is misleading. Ivermectin's safety during pregnancy remains inconclusive.🚨👇 Read : https://firstcheck.in/fact-check-does-ivermectin-harm-reproductive-health-what-studies-actually-show/ #Health #Ivermectin #ReproductiveHealth #FakeNews