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Christopher Labos
Cardiologist, Independent Expert
Expertise: Epidemiology, Cardiology, Biostatistics
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ARTICLES REVIEWED
Research showing benefits of exercise on ageing immune system correctly reported by Time
in Time, by Alexandra Sifferlin
— 11 Jan 2019
"The overall message of the article is a fair reflection of current scientific opinion that being physically active regularly throughout life most likely promotes healthy ageing of..
Time article on bone marrow transplant trial for multiple sclerosis treatment mostly accurate but needs more important details and context
in Time, by Alice Park
— 07 Jan 2019
"The article contains some inaccuracies and simplifications, but is overall accurate. It is not clear which article and whose scientific data it refers to. Such information should ..
Scientists discuss the widely shared Huffington Post article “Everything You Know About Obesity Is Wrong”
in Huffington Post, by Michael Hobbes
— 17 Dec 2018
The article failed to place the science in context and overstated scientific confidence, resulting in flawed conclusions. Reviewers also pointed out the bias present in the article...
Viral news article misinterprets classification of processed meat as carcinogenic in claiming it is “as harmful as cigarettes”
in Truth Reporter, by vinit
— 05 Dec 2018
"The classification of processed meat as “Group 1” – carcinogenic to humans means that the evidence is as strong as for other risk factors included in the Group 1 category, i..
Time article accurately describes distinguishing features between influenza infection and infection by other respiratory viruses
in Time, by Markham Heid
— 28 Nov 2018
"Generally accurate. However, the main issue is that influenza viruses can also cause a "cold", i.e. upper respiratory tract infection. A "cold" is a symptom/diagnosis whereas "inf..
CLAIMS REVIEWED
No, a German “autopsy report” didn’t show COVID-19 vaccines as “likely” cause of sudden deaths
CLAIM
“Major New Autopsy Report Reveals Those Who Died Suddenly Were Likely Killed by the Covid Vaccine”
SOURCE: Will Jones, Daily Sceptic
Published: 13 Dec 2022
VERDICT
Claim that the World Health Organization finds “bacon as harmful as cigarettes” is inaccurate and misleading
CLAIM
World Health Organization Officially Declares Bacon is as Harmful as Cigarettes
SOURCE: Anonymous, Truth Reporter
Published: 09 Dec 2018
VERDICT
