Fact Checkup: Health Myths

Heard something about health from family, a WhatsApp forward or the medical store? Fact Checkup is a health fact check app that tells you whether a claim is true, false or somewhere in between, in simple Hindi or English. Check any health myth in seconds • Type or speak what you heard, in Hindi, English or Hinglish: "thanda paani", "ठंडा पानी" and "cold water" all find the same answer • A clear verdict stamp: True, False, Misleading, Depends, Not proven or Experts disagree • A "Can be harmful" warning when following a belief could hurt someone • Sources on every report, such as WHO, ICMR, the Health Ministry, CDC and NHS Health facts, explained simply • Why people believe it • What to do instead • Warning signs that mean you should see a doctor • Listen to any report in Hindi or English, at 1×, 1.5× or 2× speed Myths about everyday health Fever and cold, antibiotics and other medicines, food and protein, children, mother and newborn, women's health, sugar and BP, the mind, home remedies, vaccines, first aid, hygiene and water, skin and hair, tobacco and alcohol. Heard something new? We'll check it for you Can't find what you heard? Tap "Check this for me" or paste a WhatsApp forward. We'll check it and let you know when the answer is ready. Share the truth with family Send a picture card with the link to WhatsApp chats, groups and status. Anyone can open the full report, even without the app. Daily True or False health quiz Answer a few quick health questions every day and keep your streak going. Mind: care for your mental health A private mood check-in that stays on your phone, breathing and calming exercises, sleep tips, and Tele-MANAS 14416 one tap away. For schools, ASHAs and NGOs In school mode, a teacher plays True or False with the whole class from one phone or projector. Field worker mode helps ASHAs and NGO staff show reports to a family or a group. Get help fast 108 for an ambulance, 112 for any emergency, Tele-MANAS 14416 for mental health, eSanjeevani for free doctor consultations, and the nearest government health centre on Google Maps. How we check Every answer is built only from trusted health sources. Each point is checked against its source, and our team reviews every report before it goes live. Reports show when they were last updated, and you can tell us if something looks wrong. Privacy No sign-up, no name, no phone number. Your mood check-ins stay on your phone. No ads, and we never sell data. Important Fact Checkup shares general health information from trusted sources, checked by our team. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. In an emergency, call 108 or 112.