Scientific evidence doesn’t back the hype over colostrum supplements
Influencers tout the benefits of colostrum supplements for immunity and gut health. But the claims don’t stand up to scientific scrutiny.
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Beware of AI-generated doctors giving health advice on social media: investigating the phenomenon on TikTok
Deepfakes of real doctors on TikTok spread health misinformation, attracting millions of views. Our findings suggest that such content can be valuable for engagement farming and monetization.
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UnsupportedKeto diet isn’t cure for schizophrenia, contrary to US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claim
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Schizophrenia can be cured with the keto diet
Source: Twitter/X, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 2026-02-04 -
IncorrectHealth influencer Paul Saladino incorrectly attributes acne to autoimmunity
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Acne is an autoimmune condition; removing vegetables from your diet can treat autoimmunity
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Busting popular misinformation about Alzheimer’s disease
Do cholesterol-lowering drugs or stress cause Alzheimer’s? Can coconut oil and mushrooms prevent it? Approach these claims with caution.
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Can HPV infection be treated? Here are the facts
The Internet is awash with products claiming to treat HPV infection. But evidence for these claims is scarce.
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UnsupportedSouth Korea study does not show COVID-19 vaccines weaken immune system
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South Korea study shows COVID-19 vaccines “eroded immune function across an entire country—and likely the entire globe”
Source: Vigilant Fox, X/Twitter, The Focal Points, Nicolas Hulscher, 2025-11-11 -
UnsupportedMore research needed to determine if vitamin D helps treat fibroids
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“Number 1 vitamin to help shrink fibroids” is vitamin D
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MisleadingSouth Korea study isn’t evidence that COVID-19 vaccines cause cancer
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South Korea study shows COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of cancer
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.
