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Mel Gibson makes baseless claim on Joe Rogan’s podcast that dewormers ivermectin and fenbendazole are effective cancer cures

Ivermectin and fenbendazole are two antiparasitic drugs that have shown anticancer effects in laboratory settings. However, there is no reliable evidence showing that either ivermectin or fenbendazole can cure cancer in people. Ivermectin is included in the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines for its effectiveness in treating certain parasitic infections in humans. In contrast, European and U.S. regulatory agencies have approved fenbendazole only for veterinary use, not in humans.

Claim that herbs and mushrooms listed in Nicole Apelian’s book “The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies” are cures for herpes and HIV is baseless

Many natural products like plants and mushrooms have medicinal properties. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that they can be used as a cure for infectious diseases. For instance, some results observed in animals or cells grown in a lab aren’t reproduced when tested on human volunteers. Clinical confirmation must be looked at before concluding on the curative properties of herbs or mushrooms.

Scientific evidence shows fluoride in water and toothpaste is safe at recommended levels

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that is widely recognized for its dental health benefits, particularly in reducing cavities. Scientific evidence shows that the amounts of fluoride in water and toothpaste fall within recommended limits posed by government health agencies. There isn’t evidence that fluoride, when consumed within recommended levels, causes cancers or death.

Flu shots don’t contain dogs as ingredients; cell lines of canine origin are used during the manufacturing process and eliminated from the final vaccine product

Some vaccines require the production of viruses, which can only be replicated with the help of living host cells. The flu vaccine Flucelvax/Optaflu’s manufacturing process uses a cell line of canine origin grown in Petri dishes. These cells and cell debris are removed during the vaccine-making process through several steps of filtration, centrifugation, and enzyme-based DNA degradation.

ACE inhibitors aren’t snake venom, no evidence they cause cancer

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a dangerous condition that can damage several organs like the heart, brain, and kidneys when left unmanaged. ACE inhibitors are commonly used to treat hypertension. They reduce the amount of angiotensin, a hormone with blood pressure-raising effects. Currently, the scientific evidence indicates that the benefits of ACE inhibitors outweigh their potential risks.

Infectious diseases like chickenpox and measles are much more likely to cause serious health problems than vaccination

Chickenpox and measles are viral infectious diseases that were common in children born before the 1990s. While most cases are mild and resolve relatively quickly, some people develop serious long-term or even fatal complications. Routine vaccination against these diseases has proven effective at reducing the number of chickenpox and measles cases, in turn reducing children’s hospitalizations and deaths from these diseases.

No evidence that lemon balm is a cure for bird flu, contrary to claim by Bryan Ardis

Avian flu is a disease caused by influenza viruses that primarily infect birds. The H5N1 virus subtype is responsible for hundreds of millions of bird deaths since 2021. H5N1 is also able to infect humans via bird-to-human transmission, albeit on rare occasions. No human-to-human transmission has been observed thus far. However, H5N1 infection in humans can prove deadly, with an observed mortality rate of up to 50%. For this reason, H5N1 cases are closely monitored by public health agencies.

Baseless claims linking root canals with cancer and other serious illnesses rely on outdated and long-disproven theories

Root canals are a dental procedure used to treat a tooth infection. This procedure is safe and not associated with illnesses in other body parts. In treating a tooth infection, root canal treatment is recommended over tooth extraction because keeping the natural tooth helps maintain the original structure of the jawbone. In fact, choosing to remove a tooth unnecessarily can impair chewing, increase the risk of reinfection, and make the jawbone more prone to deterioration.

Lack of evidence for cancer treatment protocol that recommends antiparasitic drugs ivermectin and mebendazole

Ivermectin and mebendazole are approved antiparasitic drugs that have also shown promising anticancer effects in in vitro and animal studies. However, preclinical studies cannot reliably predict a drug’s effectiveness against cancer in humans, and many drug candidates that show effectiveness in cells and animals often fail in clinical trials. Randomized clinical trials in humans to establish the effectiveness of these drugs against cancer will be critical to inform future cancer treatment guidelines.

Viral claim using Dr. Sebi image misleads on the effects of cortisol in the body, recommends unproven moringa supplement to lower cortisol levels

Cortisol is a hormone that the body releases in response to stress or danger and has many essential functions. However, several factors including medication, tumors, and chronic stress can cause cortisol levels to increase abnormally, leading to serious health problems. Lowering cortisol levels requires treatments targeting the primary cause of the increase in each individual case, which may involve surgery, medication, or learning strategies to manage stress.