Claim reviews
No research shows that dandelion can kill cancer cells or treat cancer in humans
CLAIM
Dandelion is able to “kill 98% of cancer cells within 48 hours”
SOURCE: Social Media Users, TikTok, Facebook
Published: 13 May 2024
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Very rare cases of blood clots linked to the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine are well-known and have been publicly recognized since 2021
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AstraZeneca admits for the first time that its COVID-19 vaccine can cause blood clots
SOURCE: Social media users, Instagram, Facebook, X
Published: 10 May 2024
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Vaccines don’t contain cells or tissues of aborted fetuses
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Some vaccines “incorporate aborted fetal tissue”
SOURCE: Social Media User, Facebook
Published: 07 May 2024
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COVID-19 mRNA vaccines were tested in clinical trials, aren’t experimental
CLAIM
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are experimental, “ineffective and harmful”
SOURCE: Chris Oyakhilome, Sucharit Bhakdi, Peter McCullough, Facebook
Published: 03 May 2024
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Evidence shows Tdap booster in pregnant women reduces the risk of whooping cough in infants
CLAIM
The Tdap shot supposed to protect newborn from whooping cough doesn't actually prevent it. It just puts newborns more at risk.
SOURCE: Social media users, Facebook
Published: 03 May 2024
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Modified RNA in COVID-19 vaccines isn’t linked to cancer development
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A review “has found that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could aid cancer development”
SOURCE: Social media users, America's Frontline Doctors
Published: 29 Apr 2024
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Eating excess salt increases the risk of high blood pressure, contrary to wellness coach’s claims
CLAIM
“Salt does not raise blood pressure”
SOURCE: Sean Christopher, Facebook
Published: 26 Apr 2024
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Current scientific evidence doesn’t demonstrate that coconut oil prevents or treats Alzheimer’s
CLAIM
“Coconut oil in your diet is a remedy for Alzheimer’s”
SOURCE: John Gray, Social media users, Facebook
Published: 25 Apr 2024
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No evidence budesonide, clarithromycin, and aspirin combination is “silver bullet” for COVID-19, contrary to Texas doctor’s claim
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Richard Bartlett found ‘“Silver Bullet” Covid Protocol’ but was silenced
SOURCE: Richard Bartlett, Big Honker Podcast
Published: 25 Apr 2024
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Current evidence shows COVID-19 vaccination doesn’t increase risk of sudden cardiac death
CLAIM
“COVID-19 vaccinations affect your risk” of sudden cardiac death
SOURCE: Social media users, Facebook, Instagram
Published: 22 Apr 2024
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