Science Feedback invited to chair panel session at this year’s EU DisinfoLab Conference
Science Feedback chaired panel session discussing attacks on science at this year’s EU DisinfoLab conference in Ljubljana.
Flora Teoh
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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Unpublished study from Henry Ford Health System shows unvaccinated children are healthier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: Rumble, United Citizens for Stopping mRNA Vaccines, Twitter/X, YouTube, Emerald Robinson, Peter Imanuelsen (aka Peter Sweden), Yasufumi Murakami, 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: Natural News, YouTube, Slay 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
