Misleading
South Korea study isn’t evidence that COVID-19 vaccines cause cancer
Claim:
South Korea study shows COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of cancer
Flora Teoh
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Source: Children's Health Defense, Vigilant Fox, Twitter/X, YouTube, John Campbell, Michael Nevradakis, Nicolas Hulscher, 2025-10-07 -
Leucovorin might help some kids with autism, but it’s no silver bullet
Some studies suggest leucovorin could help treat certain autism-related symptoms. But experts caution against viewing it as a cure for autism.
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MisleadingSignificant flaws in Henry Ford study used to claim childhood vaccines cause harm
Claim:
Unpublished study from Henry Ford Health System shows unvaccinated children are healthier
Source: X/Twitter, Aaron Siri, Nicolas Hulscher, Marjorie Taylor Greene, 2025-09-09 -
What you see is (not) what you get: genAI-powered scams on Vinted
Deceptive accounts use idealized AI images to portray fast fashion as high-quality vintage items, misleading buyers into paying inflated prices.
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Beware of “miracle cure” claims surrounding DMSO
Claims about DMSO’s alleged curative properties are big on anecdotes but small on evidence.
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MisleadingInadequate analysis of Japan data used to spread false claim about COVID-19 vaccine mortality
Claim:
Japanese database of 18 million vaccinated people show that the more COVID-19 vaccine doses you get, the sooner you die
Source: United Citizens for Stopping mRNA Vaccines, Twitter/X, YouTube, Rumble, Peter Imanuelsen (aka Peter Sweden), Yasufumi Murakami, Emerald Robinson, 2025-07-12 -
InaccurateDepression isn’t defined as having low serotonin, contrary to Gary Brecka claims in TikTok videos
Claim:
Depression is defined as “an inadequate supply of the neurotransmitter serotonin”; increasing serotonin in the gut increases serotonin in the brain, thus ending depression
Source: TikTok, Gary Brecka, 2023-09-30 -
UnsupportedSocial media claims of urine therapy benefits not backed by scientific evidence
Claim:
Drinking urine or applying it to the body is beneficial for health; urea in urine is good for the skin
Source: YouTube, TikTok, Daniel Pompa, Troy Casey, KT The Arch Degree, 2025-05-07 -
MisleadingCzech data doesn’t show COVID-19 mRNA vaccines reduce fertility, contrary to John Campbell video
Claim:
Data from Czechia suggest COVID-19 mRNA vaccines reduce fertility
Source: YouTube, Slay News, Natural News, John Campbell, Lance D Johnson, Peter McCullough, Frank Bergman, 2025-05-11 -
UnsupportedCandace Owens repeats unsubstantiated claim about HPV vaccine causing infertility
Claim:
HPV vaccine Gardasil causes infertility
Source: X/Twitter, Candace Owens, 2025-05-09
