Unsupported Health Posted on: 2024-10-04 Tattoos do carry some health risks, but there is currently insufficient evidence for the claim that tattoo ink causes cancer Claim: Tattoo ink contains heavy metals that cause cancer; a zeolite cure can remove these heavy metals from the body Source: Instagram, Danica Walker, 2024-09-27
Unsupported Health Posted on: 2024-09-11 No evidence that red onion and Coca-Cola infusion cures the flu; drinking soda is linked to adverse health outcomes Claim: Drinking an infusion of red onion and Coca-Cola can cure the flu Source: Facebook, Social media user, 2024-08-31
Unsupported Health Posted on: 2024-08-20 Soap-soaked cotton balls aren’t a reliable method for removing ticks, contrary to recurring viral claim Claim: Using a soap-soaked cotton ball is a safe and easy way to remove ticks Source: Facebook, Social media user, 2024-08-04
Unsupported Health Posted on: 2024-08-14 Removing wisdom teeth reduces risk of oral infections, doesn’t cause heart issues Claim: Wisdom teeth are meridian lines connected to the heart; removing them causes heart issues Source: Cultivate Elevate, Matt Roeske, 2024-08-05
Inaccurate Health Posted on: 2024-07-26 Peanut oil isn’t an ingredient in vaccines; doesn’t cause peanut allergies Claim: Peanut allergies are caused by the peanut oil in vaccines Source: Cultivate Elevate, Matt Roeske, 2024-07-22
Unsupported Health Posted on: 2024-07-24 No current evidence to support social media fad of “blood type diet” Claim: Eating specific foods based on your blood type can optimize your health Source: Instagram, Social media users, 2024-07-07
Unsupported Health Posted on: 2024-07-14 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: The Gateway Pundit, Facebook, Social media users, Jim Hoft, 2024-06-23
Correct Health Posted on: 2024-07-01 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: Facebook, Social media user, 2024-06-13
Unsupported Health Posted on: 2024-06-20 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: Anti-Cancer Mom, Cortney Campbell, 2024-06-13
Inaccurate Health Posted on: 2024-06-17 Ninth Circuit Court appeal regarding mRNA vaccines misinterpreted by Infowars and social media posts Claim: COVID-19 mRNA vaccines aren’t vaccines, according to court ruling Source: Twitter, Instagram, Infowars, Alex Jones, Social media users, 2024-06-08