Claim reviews
Research suggests that a particular mutation related to larger spleen size provides the Bajau people from Southeast Asia with remarkable diving skills
CLAIM
“A unique genetic mutation in the Bajau people of South-East Asia” allows them “to dive underwater for hours each day”
SOURCE: Anonymous, Intels
Published: 19 Jul 2024
VERDICT
No, a study didn’t establish that tampons are toxic and cause health problems, contrary to social media posts
CLAIM
Toxic metals in tampons are causing reproductive health problems like endometriosis and infertility
SOURCE: Social media users, TikTok, Threads
Published: 18 Jul 2024
VERDICT
Study claiming 74% of deaths due to COVID-19 vaccines contains signs of potential biases, uses flawed methodology
CLAIM
A review of autopsy cases found that 74% of deaths were linked to COVID-19 vaccines
SOURCE: Social media users, Jim Hoft, Facebook, The Gateway Pundit
Published: 14 Jul 2024
VERDICT
No research shows that COVID-19 vaccines promote cancer in people; study cited as evidence tested the spike protein from the virus in laboratory cells
CLAIM
“SPIKE PROTEINS FROM COVID SHOTS COULD PROMOTE CANCER GROWTH”
SOURCE: America's Frontline Doctors, Facebook
Published: 10 Jul 2024
VERDICT
Preclinical studies cannot provide sufficient evidence that ivermectin helps treat cancer in people
CLAIM
Cancer patients should use ivermectin to treat cancer, as it augments the effect of cancer therapies
SOURCE: Walter Kim, Brio-Medical Cancer Center
Published: 10 Jul 2024
VERDICT
Sodium chloride and corn gluten meal aren’t hazardous to humans, even though they are used as mouse poison
CLAIM
Salt and corn gluten meal are used to kill mice, they are hazardous to humans
SOURCE: Michelle Jorgensen, Facebook
Published: 09 Jul 2024
VERDICT
Facebook reel correctly claims that babies under six months shouldn’t drink water
CLAIM
Babies under six months shouldn’t drink water as it can result in health risks
SOURCE: Social media user, Facebook
Published: 01 Jul 2024
VERDICT
Contrary to headline by The People’s Voice, COVID-19 vaccines aren’t “killing millions” but instead prevented deaths
CLAIM
COVID-19 vaccines “are killing millions”
SOURCE: Sean Adl-Tabatabai, The People's Voice
Published: 20 Jun 2024
VERDICT
Spontaneous remission of cancer is rare; no evidence it occurs from diet or lifestyle changes
CLAIM
Diet and lifestyle changes, rather than standard treatments like chemotherapy or radiation, can cause spontaneous remission of cancer
SOURCE: Cortney Campbell, Anti-Cancer Mom
Published: 20 Jun 2024
VERDICT
No, former WHO scientist doesn’t face death penalty for advising against using ivermectin for COVID-19
CLAIM
“WHO scientist faces death penalty” in India for advising against using ivermectin to treat COVID-19
SOURCE: Social media users, L’Observateur du Maroc et d’Afrique, The People’s Voice
Published: 19 Jun 2024
VERDICT