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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
Chelsea Brett
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Source: Facebook, Social media user, 2024-08-31 -
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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 -
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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
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 -
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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 -
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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, Jim Hoft, Social media users, 2024-06-23 -
Correct
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 -
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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
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 -
Partially correct
Cats can transmit toxoplasmosis to humans, but no evidence links toxoplasmosis to increased “hunger hormone” ghrelin
Claim:
"Cat parasite" causes toxoplasmosis; toxoplasmosis increases ghrelin hormone levels
Source: YouTube, Facebook, Chervin Jafarieh, Social media user, 2024-06-06
