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Posted on: 2019-06-09
Article claiming vaccines cause autoimmunity and autism due to fetal DNA contaminants found unsupported and implausible

…cells in vivo. Gene Therapy. 20 – Bao et al. (2016) Toll-like Receptor 9 Can be Activated by Endogenous Mitochondrial DNA to Induce Podocyte Apoptosis. Scientific Reports. 21 – Switzer…
Inaccurate
- Health
Posted on: 2023-01-27
Sweetgum balls don’t contain Tamiflu’s active ingredient and there’s no evidence of an antiviral effect against COVID-19

Claim:

Sweetgum balls contain the same active ingredient that Tamiflu contains, which is shikimic acid; It kills viruses including SARS-CoV-2

Source: Facebook, TikTok, Social media users, 2023-01-17
Posted on: 2023-02-10

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Partially correct
- Health
Posted on: 2024-07-24
Activated 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
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- Health
Posted on: 2022-06-10
No scientific evidence supports claims that plant-based food supplements reduce blood sugar to normal levels and cure type 2 diabetes

Claim:

Food supplements get “perfect sugar levels restored” and “help with type 2 [diabetes]”

Source: Facebook, Facebook users, 2022-06-02

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