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No clinical evidence supports using cannabis to treat cancer or other conditions, although specific chemicals found in cannabis can be medically useful
Claim:
Cannabis can treat cancer, PTSD, seizures, anxiety, glaucoma, and depression
Search results for: "Emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT) lafrance"
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Source: Facebook, Drug Possession Laws, 2022-09-04 -
Lacks contextStem cell transplantation isn’t a scalable treatment for HIV
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Umbilical cord stem cells can be a cure for HIV; umbilical cord blood should be collected
Source: Facebook, Facebook users, 2022-02-16 -
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…has focused on understanding the molecular basis of Parkinson’s disease to search for new treatments. Jean-François Haït Science editor, Science Feedback Jean-François is an experienced science journalist, with a Master’s…
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UnsupportedDanish face mask study did not show that masks were ineffective at reducing spread of COVID-19; study was underpowered and results were inconclusive
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“Masks make no significant difference”; “Masks have no significant effect”
Source: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, Alex Berenson, Anthony Sabatini, Buck Sexton, Sharyl Attkisson, 2020-11-18 -
UnsupportedAI-generated celebrity endorsement videos on Facebook promote unproven cure for tinnitus
Claim:
EchoEase nasal inhaler cures tinnitus
Source: Facebook, Social media users, 2024-05-15 -
UnsupportedThere is no evidence to support claim that Solfeggio frequencies remove toxins from the body
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Solfeggio frequencies can regenerate the body, remove toxins, remove negativity
Source: Facebook, TikTok, Facebook users, 2022-09-19 -
InaccurateNicotine is addictive, drives tobacco dependence; nicotine patches cannot be replaced by eggplants
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“nicotine is not addictive”; consuming eggplants could replace nicotine patches
Source: Facebook, Instagram, Bryan Ardis, 2024-10-27 -
UnsupportedSADS is caused by genetic mutations affecting the electrical system regulating heartbeat; no evidence it is caused by COVID-19 vaccines
Claim:
COVID-19 vaccination is associated with the sudden death of young adults
Source: Facebook, Candace Owens, 2022-06-08 -
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InaccurateDepression isn’t defined as having low serotonin, contrary to Gary Brecka claims in TikTok videos
Claim:
Depression is defined as “an inadequate supply of the neurotransmitter serotonin”; increasing serotonin in the gut increases serotonin in the brain, thus ending depression
Source: TikTok, Gary Brecka, 2023-09-30