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

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No, a study didn’t establish that tampons are toxic and cause health problems, contrary to social media posts

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Toxic metals in tampons are causing reproductive health problems like endometriosis and infertility

SOURCE: Social media users, TikTok, Threads

Published: 18 Jul 2024

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Study claiming 74% of deaths due to COVID-19 vaccines contains signs of potential biases, uses flawed methodology

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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

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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

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“SPIKE PROTEINS FROM COVID SHOTS COULD PROMOTE CANCER GROWTH”

SOURCE: America's Frontline Doctors, Facebook

Published: 10 Jul 2024

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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

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Sodium chloride and corn gluten meal aren’t hazardous to humans, even though they are used as mouse poison

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Salt and corn gluten meal are used to kill mice, they are hazardous to humans

SOURCE: Michelle Jorgensen, Facebook

Published: 09 Jul 2024

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Facebook reel correctly claims that babies under six months shouldn’t drink water

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Babies under six months shouldn’t drink water as it can result in health risks

SOURCE: Social media user, Facebook

Published: 01 Jul 2024

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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

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Spontaneous remission of cancer is rare; no evidence it occurs from diet or lifestyle changes

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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

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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

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