Misleading
Peter McCullough misleads again about the benefits and risks of COVID-19 vaccines in viral interview
Claim:
COVID-19 vaccines are unsafe, they cause deaths by cardiac arrest and blood clots
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Source: The Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, Peter McCullough, 2024-10-01 -
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No scientific evidence supporting claims of diatomaceous earth’s “detox” benefits
Claim:
Diatomaceous earth contains silica, which is important for absorbing minerals, water, and vitamins; it’s also antiparasitic and detoxes the body
Source: Human Garage, Facebook, Garry Lineham, 2024-10-12 -
Inaccurate
Online posts encouraging the use of Vicks VapoRub inside the vagina are unsubstantiated and dangerous
Claim:
Applying Vicks VapoRub to the vagina “stops bladder leaks”, removes parasites
Source: Facebook, Social media users, 2024-10-09 -
IncorrectHAARP cannot produce the colorful auroras seen around the world; their power pales in comparison to geomagnetic storms
Claim:
October 2024 auroras were caused by the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP)
Source: Facebook, Social media users, 2024-10-11 -
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Viral claim using Dr. Sebi image misleads on the effects of cortisol in the body, recommends unproven moringa supplement to lower cortisol levels
Claim:
Moringa supplements lower cortisol levels, improve overall health
Source: Facebook, Social media user, 2024-10-05 -
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Onions don’t cure RSV; limited evidence to suggest that tryptophan improves sleep quality
Claim:
Onions can help you sleep at night and cure RSV
Source: Facebook, Esther Candace Brubaker, 2024-10-05 -
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Claim that flu is “natural healing process” overlooks flu-related hospitalizations and deaths
Claim:
Flu is the body “healing itself”, the flu vaccine removes that “natural healing process”
Source: Facebook, Facebook user, 2024-09-08 -
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Hurricane Milton’s path is not evidence of weather manipulation; humans cannot create or manipulate hurricanes
Claim:
Hurricane Milton is a targeted geo-engineered storm. Hurricanes don’t develop in the western Gulf of Mexico and head straight east to Florida.
Source: Twitter/X, Stew Peters, 2024-10-07 -
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Peter McCullough’s claim that COVID-19 vaccines might have caused rise in sudden deaths relies on flawed analysis
Claim:
COVID-19 vaccine myocarditis is common and linked to sudden death
Source: Facebook, Peter McCullough, 2024-09-12 -
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Tattoos do carry some health risks, but there is currently insufficient evidence for the claim that tattoo ink causes cancer
Claim:
Tattoo ink contains heavy metals that cause cancer; a zeolite cure can remove these heavy metals from the body
Source: Instagram, Danica Walker, 2024-09-27
