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

HealthLEADS is now First Check- your trusted one stop shop for all things health! First Check is a unique global health information initiative, which is safeguarding public health against misinformation, one fact-check at a time. As a verified signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), First Check has been actively creating collaborations to unite the different stakeholders in the healthcare landscape with the public and facilitating easy access to evidence-based health information. Our global network of domain experts currently has 53 members- from doctors and healthcare practitioners, to journalists and scientists- from 24 countries. This one-of-a-kind, ever-growing community is at the forefront of battling health related misinformation.

02/01/2026

We are proud to announce the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) as a 𝗖𝗼-𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁 for the 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 (𝗛𝗢𝗜) 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

NIHFW is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, and serves as an apex technical institute and national think tank for health and family welfare programmes.

The Institute plays a pivotal role in strengthening public health systems through policy-oriented research, capacity building, training, and evidence-based advisory support.

At the 𝗛𝗢𝗜 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, NIHFW will lead discussions on health systems strengthening, public health governance, and evidence-driven policy innovation, advancing national health priorities.

𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆.

📅 28 January 2026 | New Delhi

🔗 Register here: https://allevents.in/new-delhi/health-of-india-summit-2026-tickets/80003488392804

🌐 More information: https://firstcheck.in/health-of-india/

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02/01/2026

Through The Fog: Living, Understanding and Fighting Schizophrenia

Chapter 1: The early symptoms and the long road to diagnosis

27/12/2025

Through The Fog: Living, Understanding and Fighting Schizophrenia

On a foggy Delhi morning, Sumit* steps out for work, after taking medicines he will need for life.
He lives with schizophrenia. And he lives fully.

Once misdiagnosed and burdened by stigma, he rebuilt his life piece by piece. Today, he works full-time, writes novels, and speaks about mental health—while still choosing anonymity.

Schizophrenia is not the end of a productive life.
With the right care and support, recovery is possible.

The real illness is stigma.
Let’s talk. Let’s listen. Let’s change that.

*Name changed

23/12/2025

“People think you can’t live normally.”
He’s here to prove them wrong.

A full-time job. Six novels. A daily pill box.
And a fight against stigma louder than the illness itself.

This is Sumit’s story—of schizophrenia, survival, and rebuilding life piece by piece.
Because mental illness is not the end of a life.
Silence and misinformation are.

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15/12/2025

We are delighted to announce that Dr Siddharth Panwar, Assistant Professor at IIT Mandi and CEO of NeuroDX, will be joining us as a speaker at the Health of India (HOI) Summit 2026.

At NeuroDX, he is leading efforts to build foundation models for the brain and next-generation clinical decision systems. As part of the IndiaAI Mission, his team has been entrusted with developing sovereign foundation models that will power the future of healthcare, neurotechnology, and scientific discovery in India and beyond.

Join us at the Health of India Summit 2026 to hear Dr Siddharth Panwar and other visionary leaders discuss how AI is accelerating innovation and transforming healthcare.

🔗Register here to attend the event: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8iSJ_YMGKUO3mryG05_jnB6PP_xJN0pIimiZ95m-YNtUQzFEUUg0TVBVS1NERDI3WDc0UldFOTBRWC4u&route=shorturl

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01/12/2025

Dr Sanghamitra Pati, Additional Director General at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), will deliver a special address at the Health of India (HOI) Summit 2026. She is a distinguished physician, laboratory scientist, and public health researcher with over 25 years of experience in the field.

In December 2024, she took on the prestigious & responsible role of Additional Director General at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in New Delhi, continuing her significant contributions to public health research and policy.

📅 28th January, 2026 | New Delhi

The annual HOI summit brings together policymakers, leading doctors, public health experts, industry leaders, and other key stakeholders.

This year’s edition will spotlight AI in healthcare systems, ethical AI governance, research and technology-driven public health innovations.

🔗Register here to attend the event: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8SJ_YMGKUO3mryG05_jnB6PP_xJN0pIimiZ95m-YNtUQzFEUUg0TVBVS1NERDI3WDc0UldFOTBRWC4u&route=shorturl

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07/11/2025

Are ‘cream’ biscuits different from ‘crème’ biscuits?

A viral Instagram reel claims that most of our childhood “cream biscuits,” the ones we fondly called “cream wale biscuits,” don’t actually contain any milk cream.

In the reel, a teacher is seen explaining to her students the difference between cream and crème. She says: “Your childhood favourite ‘cream wale biscuit’ doesn’t have any trace of milk cream! Cream and crème are not the same! For my entire childhood, I thought all cream biscuits were made from innocent milk cream — simple! But in reality, the ‘crème’ inside those biscuits isn’t milk-based at all; it’s mostly vegetable oil dressed up as cream.”

While the spelling evokes the idea of a milk-based cream and a French connection, actually creme is drawn from cheaper, shelf-stable vegetable oils

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31/10/2025

Soaking your feet in hot water cure migraines! Let's fact check.
A recent reel by Dr Vishal Gabale, MBBS, DNB Internal Medicine, has sparked debate about whether dipping your feet in hot water can actually relieve migraine headaches.

Dr Gabale goes on to explain that migraines occur when blood vessels in the brain dilate, irritating nearby nerves and triggering throbbing pain.

According to him, soaking the feet in warm water prompts the body to respond with reflex vessel dilation. “That means blood vessels in your legs open up. This causes a shift of blood from the brain towards the feet, which can reduce this pulsatile pressure in the head. So when blood flow redistributes to the feet, it can reduce some of this vascular pressure in the brain. And yes, that makes you feel better.

Could something as simple as a hot water soak really help with migraines, or is it just another internet fad?
We asked health experts to weigh in.

Read Here: https://firstcheck.in/fact-check-can-soaking-your-feet-in-hot-water-cure-migraines/

22/10/2025

ASHA workers were the frontline warriors during the COVID-19 pandemic, often praised for their role in managing the pandemic.

But, they often worked while putting themselves at risk...and for a little in return.

Meet Reeta Bhardwaj, an ASHA worker at the Sangam Vihar L2 Dispensary. She opens up about the challenges she faced during the pandemic:
"Humari itni salary nahi thi, fir bhi hum khud se sanitizer lete the. Log hume hi aise bolte the…tum bahar se aate ho, tumhare andar hi (COVID) ho sakta hai. Fir bhi (kaam) karte the," she recalls.

Like countless ASHA workers across India, Reeta tirelessly promotes health awareness, delivers basic healthcare services, and connects people to vital government programs.

🔍 Read the full story: https://firstcheck.in/asha-workers-demands-remain-unheard/

17/10/2025

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀
While psychiatric help is also pivotal for the treatment of certain mental disorders, therapy plays an essential role in maintaining mental health. Therapy is not just about treating diagnosed conditions; it’s about creating space to understand one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviours before they escalate into larger problems.

🔗Read More Here: https://firstcheck.in/world-mental-health-day-how-therapy-helps/

30/09/2025

Are cotton swabs dangerous for your ear health and eardrum?
Experts discourage internal ear cleaning, especially with cotton swabs, due to the risk of pushing wax deeper, causing impaction, injury, or infection, and recommend only cleaning the outer ear.

Dr Shweta Gogia, Senior Consultant, Department of ENT, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, with 21 years of experience, explained that "one should not touch your ear, because God has designed the ear in such a manner that the part where the wax is being produced will eventually self-cleanse itself.”

Read More Here- https://firstcheck.in/are-cotton-swabs-dangerous-for-your-ear-health/

26/09/2025

She lived to 117: Scientists unlock clues from the world’s oldest woman

Maria Branyas Morera, who died on 19 August 2024, had been officially recognised as the world’s oldest living person during her final year

🔗Read More Here-https://firstcheck.in/scientists-unlock-clues-from-the-worlds-oldest-woman/

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