Inaccurate
Sunscreen doesn’t cause melanoma; most melanoma cases are due to excess UV radiation from the sun
Claim:
Melanoma wasn’t a problem until after sunscreen was invented; low vitamin D is associated with melanoma
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Source: Instagram, Facebook, Social media users, 2024-08-12 -
MisleadingClaim that there are “no deaths from cannabis use anywhere” is misleading
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“There are no deaths from cannabis use anywhere”
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UnsupportedLack of evidence for cancer treatment protocol that recommends antiparasitic drugs ivermectin and mebendazole
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"Peer-reviewed" cancer treatment protocol shows Ivermectin and Mebendazole are effective against cancer
Source: Twitter, William Makis, 2024-10-13 -
UnsupportedNo scientific evidence supporting claims of diatomaceous earth’s “detox” benefits
Claim:
Diatomaceous earth contains silica, which is important for absorbing minerals, water, and vitamins; it’s also antiparasitic and detoxes the body
Source: Human Garage, Facebook, Garry Lineham, 2024-10-12 -
IncorrectClaim that flu is “natural healing process” overlooks flu-related hospitalizations and deaths
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Flu is the body “healing itself”, the flu vaccine removes that “natural healing process”
Source: Facebook, Facebook user, 2024-09-08 -
Anti-vaccine claims about the Alexis Lorenze case mislead on vaccine risks
This report highlights the questionable rapidity with which Lorenze’s illness was attributed to vaccines by anti-vaccine activists. As a fuller examination of the available evidence shows, it is challenging to reliably establish vaccines as the sole cause of her condition.
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InaccurateStudies show flu vaccine reduces risk of flu-related illness and hospitalization; benefits of flu vaccine outweigh its risks
Claim:
Flu shots don’t work, increase your risk of getting the flu, damage your immunity and nervous system
Source: Silicon Valley Health Institute, Facebook, Raymond Francis, 2017-11-16 -
Mostly accuratePrioritizing plant-based foods in our diet can benefit climate and health, but Forbes article missed some key details
Claim:
Prioritizing plant-based foods and reducing overconsumption of animal-based protein is healthier and reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Source: Forbes, Simi Thambi, 2024-08-28 -
UnsupportedLack of reliable evidence supporting the claim that sauna bathing is an effective way to “detox” the body
Claim:
Sauna bathing effectively detoxes the body by inducing sweating
Source: Instagram, Facebook, Raymond Francis, Social media users, 2024-08-31 -
InaccurateFacebook reel propagates vaccine and statin misinformation from health book author Raymond Francis
Claim:
Vaccines cause autism, ADHD, and cancer; statins “provide no benefit”, cause cancer and memory loss
Source: Silicon Valley Health Institute, Facebook, Raymond Francis, 2015-07-16