Accurate
Atmospheric CO2 concentrations rising faster today than the last 50,000 years, as accurately claimed in recent social media posts
Claim:
CO2 concentrations are increasing in Earth’s atmosphere faster than they have in the last 50,000 years.
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Source: Facebook, Social media users, 2024-05-14 -
InaccurateFacebook reel misinterprets patents for proposed therapies and vaccines as patents for viruses
Claim:
Patent US5676977A is for AIDS, patent US8835624B1 is for H1N1, patents US7897744B2 and US8506968B2 are for SARS
Source: Twitter, Facebook, Social media users, 2024-08-01 -
IncorrectA cancerous tumor is a mass of cancer cells, not “toxins”; biopsies and mammograms don’t cause cancer
Claim:
A tumor is a “bubble” of toxins from the body; "cancer is basically your friend"; biopsies and mammograms cause cancer
Source: Facebook, iHealthTube, YouTube, Leonard Coldwell, 2024-07-29 -
Lacks contextMost used wind turbine blades go to waste, but their footprint is still relatively small
Claim:
Wind turbine disposal has a large environmental footprint. Turbine blades are made of fiberglass, which does not decompose and cannot be burned.
Source: Facebook, Social media users, 2022-11-03 -
InaccurateCalcium is an essential component of bones and helps prevent osteoporosis, contrary to claim by Barbara O’Neill
Claim:
Bones “are not made of calcium”; wild yam is a treatment for osteoporosis
Source: Facebook, Barbara O'Neill, 2024-07-24 -
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 -
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 -
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: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Social media users, 2024-07-11
