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Fluoride in toothpaste effectively prevents tooth decay; it isn’t neurotoxic, contrary to online claims
Claim:
“Toothpaste is poisonous”; “fluoride is a neurotoxin” and doesn’t prevent tooth decay
Search results for: "Emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT) lafrance"
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Source: Alkaline Vegan Mommy, Charlotte Gerson, 2022-04-09 -
MisleadingStudy claiming that ivermectin reduces COVID-19 mortality by 92% has important methodological problems
Claim:
“Ivermectin reduces COVID death risk by 92%, peer-reviewed study finds”; NIH now lists ivermectin as COVID-19 therapy
Source: Twitter/X, The Blaze, Facebook, Robby Starbuck, Paul Sacca, Jake Shields, 2022-09-03 -
Anti-vaccine claims about the Alexis Lorenze case mislead on vaccine risks
…patient is already receiving. Treatments that inhibit the complement system (anticomplement therapy), like the monoclonal antibody eculizumab (brand name Soliris), are commonly used to treat PNH. However, they also increase…
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IncorrectExcess mucus is a common symptom rather than cause of disease; soursop is not a cancer treatment
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“Mucus is the cause of all diseases”; “Soursop [is] 10,000 times more effective than chemotherapy for cancer”
Source: Facebook, Facebook user, 2021-08-18 -
UnsupportedJerusalem Post article makes premature claim on “first complete cure for cancer”, overstates research significance
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We believe we will offer in a year’s time a complete cure for cancer.
Source: The Jerusalem Post, Dan Aridor, 2019-01-28 -
InaccurateHigh blood cholesterol increases the risk of cardiovascular death; statins are safe and effectively reduce this risk
Claim:
“Nobody has ever died from high cholesterol”; “people die from the statin drugs that they give you for high cholesterol”
Source: YouTube, Facebook, Alexander Hickman (aka Yahki Rapha Elohim), 2024-10-10 -
UnsupportedNo, science has not proven that “cannabis cures cancer”, even though it helps manage some symptoms arising from cancer
Claim:
There Are Now 100 Scientific Studies That Prove Cannabis Cures Cancer
Source: Health Magazine, Anonymous, 2018-07-12 -
IncorrectHulda Clark’s “zapper” device is based on pseudoscience; doesn’t kill parasites or cure diseases
Claim:
A “zapper” can kill parasites, bacteria, and viruses; it cures all diseases
Source: TikTok, Facebook, Hulda Clark, 2024-01-03 -
InaccurateSocial media posts inaccurately link hormonal contraceptives with polycystic ovarian syndrome, infertility, and depression
Claim:
Hormonal birth control is associated with “PCOS [polycystic ovarian syndrome], hormonal imbalances, depression, and infertility”
Source: Reallygraceful, Anonymous, 2021-11-11 -
What has been the effect of the pandemic on the suicide rate of the U.S. population?
…period for developing and maintaining social and emotional habits important for mental well-being.” It also highlights several factors that could contribute to the development of mental health problems, such as…