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Claim that fasting regenerates the human immune system is unsupported, only based on study in mice
Claim:
the act of fasting for as little as three days can regenerate the entire immune system
Flora Teoh
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Source: Daily Health Post, Anonymous, 2014-12-10 -
InaccurateNatural News article inaccurately claims ADHD is a “fake disease” invented for profit
Claim:
ADHD is a fake disease invented by Big Pharma to drug children for profit
Source: Natural News, Vicki Batts, 2018-03-01 -
1HighWashington Post article provides accurate and insightful report on recent spate of vaping-related illnesses
“At the moment, it is not possible to know if these pulmonary diseases are related to propylene glycol, glycerol, nicotine, flavorings, or more likely, synthetic/natural drugs sometimes added to e-liquids. Although vaping has deleterious effects on the lungs, e-cigarette vaping has been shown to be safe for over 10 years now… I firmly believe that this new epidemic is linked to synthetic cannabinoids, which unfortunately could be popular among young people”
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InaccurateClaim that “flu shots are killing elderly citizens in record numbers” based on misinterpreted study
Claim:
Flu shots are killing elderly citizens in record numbers
Source: NewsPunch, Your News Wire, Sean Adl-Tabatabai, 2018-07-29 -
0.7HighThe Atlantic provides accurate summary of research on gut microbiome, hypothesizes well-reasoned potential benefits of consuming fresh produce
“The article provides a well balanced discussion of current knowledge surrounding the gut microbiota and benefits of eating whole foods. The author could have provided more details on the limitations (possible confounding variables) of the initial referenced article, however this is a minor point. Furthermore, associations between the microbiota and weight gain/loss is currently unclear, which the author should have mentioned, particularly since reverse causation between obesity and a less diverse microbiota is highly possible”
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InaccurateLila Rose claim that “abortion is never medically necessary” is inaccurate; it is necessary in certain cases to preserve mother’s life
Claim:
Abortion is never medically necessary
Source: Young America's Foundation, Lila Rose, 2019-08-09 -
InaccurateMandatory vaccination was not “banned” in Sweden because of “serious health concerns” as claimed by multiple outlets
Claim:
Sweden Bans Mandatory Vaccinations Over 'Serious Heath [sic] Concerns'
Source: Your News Wire, Health Nut News, Red Ice, Baxter Dmitry, 2017-05-18 -
IncorrectSunscreen protects against skin cancer, contrary to widespread claim that it causes cancer
Claim:
Recent Study Shows How Sunscreen Causes Cancer, Not the Sun
Source: Awareness Act, Collective Evolution, Midlands Directory, Anonymous, 2018-06-11 -
InaccurateInternet meme inaccurately claims that fruit is injected with HIV-contaminated blood
Claim:
a [group] of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS
Source: Flops n’ Memes, Anonymous, 2019-07-27 -
InaccurateWidespread claim that HPV vaccine side effects outweigh its benefits misrepresents the scientist it relies on
Claim:
side effects of the [HPV] vaccine outweigh the positives
Source: Herbs Info, Anonymous, 2015-11-08