Incorrect
Studies show vaccines don’t cause sudden infant death syndrome
Claim:
Vaccines cause SIDS
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Source: Instagram, Social media users, 2024-07-26 -
InaccurateHashimoto’s disease is a thyroid disorder that can be treated by hormone replacement therapy, contrary to claim by influencer Gary Brecka
Claim:
There is nothing wrong with the thyroid in patients with Hashimoto’s disease; vitamin B is a cure for Hashimoto’s disease
Source: Facebook, Gary Brecka, 2024-07-21 -
IncorrectNo evidence that “Dr. Sebi” could cure AIDS and other diseases using natural remedies or change in diet
Claim:
Dr. Sebi could cure a wide range of diseases using natural remedies or change in diet.
Source: Facebook, Social media users, 2024-06-10 -
InaccuratePeanut oil isn’t an ingredient in vaccines; doesn’t cause peanut allergies
Claim:
Peanut allergies are caused by the peanut oil in vaccines
Source: Cultivate Elevate, Matt Roeske, 2024-07-22 -
InaccurateEdible food coating Apeel doesn’t contain toxic ingredients; its ingredients are recognized as safe for use in foods
Claim:
Apeel contains harmful ingredients
Source: TikTok, One America News Network, Facebook, Alison Steinberg, Social media users, 2024-06-26 -
UnsupportedNo current evidence to support social media fad of “blood type diet”
Claim:
Eating specific foods based on your blood type can optimize your health
Source: Instagram, Social media users, 2024-07-07 -
Partially correctActivated charcoal is used to treat poisoning, but isn’t effective for all poisons and isn’t a substitute for medical attention
Claim:
“Charcoal absorbs and neutralizes poisons”; charcoal can treat diarrhea and bloating
Source: Facebook, Barbara O'Neill, 2024-05-30 -
IncorrectUnprotected sun overexposure, not sunscreen or sunglasses, causes sunburn and skin cancer
Claim:
“sunscreen and then skin cancer, it's a direct correlation”; wearing sunglasses increases the risk of sunburn; sunscreen reduces vitamin D production
Source: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Social media users, 2024-07-11 -
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UnsupportedNo, a study didn’t establish that tampons are toxic and cause health problems, contrary to social media posts
Claim:
Toxic metals in tampons are causing reproductive health problems like endometriosis and infertility
Source: Threads, TikTok, Social media users, 2024-07-10
