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No conclusive evidence links consumption of bats with the 2019 coronavirus outbreak
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Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak linked to eating bats
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Source: Daily Star, Infowars, The Sun, Emma Parker, Gemma Mullin, Paul Joseph Watson, 2020-01-22 -
InaccurateContrary to claims in viral social media posts, 2019 coronavirus was not lab-created nor was it patented years before outbreak
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[The coronavirus is] “new” yet it was lab-created and patented in 2015
Source: Facebook, Twitter/X, Jordan Sather, Chris Kirckof, 2020-01-23 -
InaccurateColloidal silver does not treat infections when taken orally and can cause side effects
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Colloidal silver is effective for any infection
Source: The Natural Health Library, Anonymous, 2020-01-16 -
Partially correctManuka honey possesses potent antibacterial activity, even against some antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but only via topical application, not consumption
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Raw manuka honey kills every bacteria scientists throw at it, including antibiotic-resistant superbugs
Source: Return to Now, Sara Burrows, 2017-09-18 -
UnsupportedClaim by Robert F Kennedy Jr that one “vaccine injury” occurs for every 39 vaccinations is unsupported by scientific data
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Vaccine Injuries Ratio: One for Every 39 Vaccines Administered
Source: Children's Health Defense, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 2019-10-10 -
InaccurateImpossible Whopper contains no estrogen; will not lead to men growing breasts if eaten in moderation
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The Impossible Whopper has 44 mg of estrogen and the whopper has 2.5 ng of estrogen
Source: Tri-State Livestock News, James Stanger, 2019-12-20 -
IncorrectTriple antibiotic cream or gel cannot prevent the flu, may also worsen antibiotic resistance due to indiscriminate use
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Swabbing nostrils with triple antibiotic cream or gel will prevent the flu
Source: Facebook, Facebook user, 2019-12-07 -
MisleadingClaim that not all smokers develop lung discoloration ignores severe health risks linked to smoking
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The black lung lie: It’s the widespread belief that smokers’ lungs turn black.
Source: cfrankdavis.wordpress.com, Frank Davis, 2012-08-06 -
MisleadingThe flu shot is safe for pregnant women, does not increase the risk of spontaneous abortion
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4,250% increase in fetal deaths reported to VAERS after flu shot given to pregnant women
Source: Health Impact News, Vactruth, Christine England, 2012-11-25 -
MisleadingHIV drug Truvada linked to kidney damage and bone density loss, but risks are low and usually outweighed by the drug’s benefits
Claim:
You took Truvada to help protect against HIV, not increase your risk of kidney or bone problems.
Source: A Case for Women, Anonymous, 2019-07-23
