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Long-term remission of an HIV patient who received a stem cell transplant is the closest so far to a full HIV cure
Claim:
The second person ever has been cured from HIV
Search results for: "Emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT) lafrance"
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Source: BBC, IFLScience, Michelle Roberts, Tom Hale, 2020-03-10 -
IncorrectSuzanne Humphries repeats debunked claims on vaccines, polio in Joe Rogan interview
Claim:
Polio renamed to hide its existence; polio vaccine doesn’t work; mercury, SV40 and DNA contamination in vaccines are harmful
Source: The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan, Suzanne Humphries, 2025-03-26 -
InaccurateColloidal silver does not treat infections when taken orally and can cause side effects
Claim:
Colloidal silver is effective for any infection
Source: The Natural Health Library, Anonymous, 2020-01-16 -
Lacks contextMild side effects from flu shots are common; very serious adverse effects are very rare
Claim:
Flu shots lead to severe or life-threatening conditions; flu shots are unsafe
Source: Facebook, Facebook users, 2020-10-01 -
-1.3LowArticle 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…
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InaccurateSweetgum 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 -
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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 -
UnsupportedNo 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