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Reviews of articles by: Anonymous
CLAIM REVIEWS
Sperm washing to help HIV-discordant couples conceive biological children safely was reported in the 90s; not “huge medical breakthrough” in 2022
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A South African scientist made a “huge medical breakthrough” by successfully removing HIV from a sperm cell in a lab
SOURCE: Facebook users, Facebook
Published: 31 May 2022
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No reliable scientific evidence supports the use of dietary supplements marketed as weight loss and blood pressure aids in viral Facebook posts
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Exipure weight loss supplement is scientifically proven to be effective; BPS-5 supplement effectively reduces blood pressure
SOURCE: Anonymous, Facebook
Published: 26 May 2022
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“Fibers” in the iris of the eye aren’t associated with the strength of the immune system
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“You can see the strength of the immune system from looking at the eyes“
SOURCE: Anonymous, Facebook
Published: 13 May 2022
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Social media posts inaccurately link hormonal contraceptives with polycystic ovarian syndrome, infertility, and depression
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Hormonal birth control is associated with “PCOS [polycystic ovarian syndrome], hormonal imbalances, depression, and infertility”
SOURCE: Anonymous, Reallygraceful
Published: 24 Apr 2022
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Insufficient clinical evidence demonstrating that turmeric cures or prevents cancer
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“turmeric prevents cancer”
SOURCE: Anonymous, Natural Solutions Magazine
Published: 20 Apr 2022
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Vaccine-induced immunity is more reliable and safer than natural immunity; Fauci’s remarks in 2004 interview misinterpreted in social media posts
CLAIM
Fauci’s 2004 interview remarks about flu vaccine shows that natural immunity is best for COVID-19
SOURCE: Anonymous, FreedomWorks, Young Americans for Liberty
Published: 06 Apr 2022
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Claim that erythromycin eye ointment given to newborns is risky is misleading, lacks context
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Erythromycin eye ointment given to newborns carries many risks
SOURCE: Anonymous, Well-Rooted Pediatrics
Published: 22 Feb 2022
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The COVID-19 vaccines protect people from severe COVID-19 and don’t weaken the immune system
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“Worldwide Data suggests Fully Vaccinated [people] are developing Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome”
SOURCE: Anonymous, The Exposé
Published: 28 Jan 2022
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No, COVID-19 vaccines don’t contain bacteria and HIV; the vaccines enhance the body’s ability to respond to pathogens, not reduce it
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The COVID-19 vaccine contains bacteria and HIV, prevents body from making new white blood cells
SOURCE: Anonymous, Disclosure Hub, Together As One
Published: 19 Jan 2022
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CDC director’s comments that 75% of COVID-19 deaths are among people with four comorbidities applies only to vaccinated people
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75% of deaths were people with ‘at least four comorbidities’
SOURCE: Anonymous, The Joe Pags Show
Published: 13 Jan 2022
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