Beware of “miracle cure” claims surrounding DMSO
Claims about DMSO’s alleged curative properties are big on anecdotes but small on evidence.
Flora Teoh
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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
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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
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Data from Czechia suggest COVID-19 mRNA vaccines reduce fertility
Source: Slay News, Natural News, YouTube, John Campbell, Lance D Johnson, Peter McCullough, Frank Bergman, 2025-05-11 -
UnsupportedCandace Owens repeats unsubstantiated claim about HPV vaccine causing infertility
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HPV vaccine Gardasil causes infertility
Source: X/Twitter, Candace Owens, 2025-05-09 -
UnsupportedNo evidence for chiropractor Bryan Ardis’ claim that nicotine cures Parkinson’s and other diseases
Claim:
Nicotine cures Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, ulcerative colitis, and multiple sclerosis; nicotine is a treatment for autism
Source: TikTok, Human Garage, Bryan Ardis, 2025-03-10 -
InaccurateJournalist Alex Berenson misrepresents German study on COVID-19 mRNA vaccination
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“mRNA Covid jabs change genetic structures in ways linked to cancer and autoimmune disorders”
Source: Substack, Alex Berenson, Michael Nevradakis, 2025-03-31 -
MisleadingInfluencer Gary Brecka spreads misinformation about water fluoridation in Instagram post
Claim:
“[F]luoride is a neurotoxin. Studies link it to lower IQ in kids, thyroid dysfunction, and weakened bone density”
Source: Instagram, Gary Brecka, 2025-03-28 -
Slay News’ Frank Bergman isn’t a real person. We investigate who’s running misinformation site
Science Feedback investigation uncovers Slay News’ links to Paul Roughsedge, co-founder of One Fox Digital, a UK-based IT consultancy.
