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Here is who repeated an unsupported claim about “a complete cure for cancer in a year”, misleading millions on social media
Another purported cure-all for cancer A claim that the “first complete cure for cancer” had been discovered by an Israeli…
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The Most Popular Health Articles of 2018, a Scientific Credibility Review
News about health and medicine touch the lives of many people, therefore they often become highly circulated on the Internet.…
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New Scientist article accurately summarises polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) research but overstates significance of animal studies
“I think that the title overstates the position with the present level of knowledge and is too sensationalist. The ‘ovarian cysts’ stated to typically characterize PCOS are not cysts but follicles and this may be misleading. On the positive side, the quotes from Professor Robert Norman are spot on and accurately quoted (see Annotations below).”
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Research showing benefits of exercise on ageing immune system correctly reported by Time
“The overall message of the article is a fair reflection of current scientific opinion that being physically active regularly throughout life most likely promotes healthy ageing of the immune system. However, it is very unlikely that being regularly active prevents ageing of the immune system, although it may slow or limit some of the negative effects.”
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Time article on bone marrow transplant trial for multiple sclerosis treatment mostly accurate but needs more important details and context
“The article contains some inaccuracies and simplifications, but is overall accurate. It is not clear which article and whose scientific data it refers to. Such information should be mentioned in the article. The type of stem cells that were used for the procedure is also unclear. Immune system renewal after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation has actually been demonstrated a long time ago…”