Claim reviews
Low amounts of fluoride added to community water not associated with neurotoxicity, contrary to online claims
CLAIM
Fluoride is a neurotoxin; community water fluoridation is associated with lower IQ in children
SOURCE: Social media users, Facebook
Published: 04 Nov 2024
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Claim that there are “no deaths from cannabis use anywhere” is misleading
CLAIM
“There are no deaths from cannabis use anywhere”
SOURCE: Facebook user, Facebook
Published: 30 Oct 2024
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High blood cholesterol increases the risk of cardiovascular death; statins are safe and effectively reduce this risk
CLAIM
“Nobody has ever died from high cholesterol”; “people die from the statin drugs that they give you for high cholesterol”
SOURCE: Alexander Hickman (aka Yahki Rapha Elohim), YouTube, Facebook
Published: 25 Oct 2024
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Lack of evidence for cancer treatment protocol that recommends antiparasitic drugs ivermectin and mebendazole
CLAIM
"Peer-reviewed" cancer treatment protocol shows Ivermectin and Mebendazole are effective against cancer
SOURCE: William Makis, Social media users, Twitter
Published: 25 Oct 2024
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Thermograms and breast self-exams aren’t adequate substitutes for mammograms
CLAIM
Breast self-examinations and thermograms are adequate mammogram substitutes
SOURCE: Social media users, Facebook
Published: 24 Oct 2024
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Peter McCullough misleads again about the benefits and risks of COVID-19 vaccines in viral interview
CLAIM
COVID-19 vaccines are unsafe, they cause deaths by cardiac arrest and blood clots
SOURCE: Peter McCullough, The Wellness + Wisdom Podcast
Published: 20 Oct 2024
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No scientific evidence supporting claims of diatomaceous earth’s “detox” benefits
CLAIM
Diatomaceous earth contains silica, which is important for absorbing minerals, water, and vitamins; it’s also antiparasitic and detoxes the body
SOURCE: Garry Lineham, Human Garage
Published: 18 Oct 2024
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Online posts encouraging the use of Vicks VapoRub inside the vagina are unsubstantiated and dangerous
CLAIM
Applying Vicks VapoRub to the vagina “stops bladder leaks”, removes parasites
SOURCE: Social media users, Facebook
Published: 17 Oct 2024
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Viral claim using Dr. Sebi image misleads on the effects of cortisol in the body, recommends unproven moringa supplement to lower cortisol levels
CLAIM
Moringa supplements lower cortisol levels, improve overall health
SOURCE: Social media user, Facebook
Published: 15 Oct 2024
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Onions don’t cure RSV; limited evidence to suggest that tryptophan improves sleep quality
CLAIM
Onions can help you sleep at night and cure RSV
SOURCE: Esther Candace Brubaker, Facebook
Published: 11 Oct 2024
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