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Claim that fungi are the sole cause of cancer misinterprets data, makes baseless assumptions
Claim:
Fungi are the cause of cancer
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Source: Know The Cause, Doug Kaufmann, 2024-04-30 -
MisleadingCO2 emissions from human activities have imbalanced the atmospheric carbon budget, significantly contributing to climate change, contrary to online claim
Claim:
Less than 5% of carbon dioxide emissions are produced by man [... they] can’t cause 30% of today’s atmospheric carbon dioxide
Source: Issues & Insights, I&I Editorial Board, 2019-08-26 -
MisleadingContrary to viral Instagram videos, COVID-19 vaccines remain highly effective against severe disease
Claim:
Vaccine effectiveness has fallen from 100% to 20%; the early reported vaccine effectiveness figures were lies
Source: Instagram, Social media users, 2022-12-01 -
InaccuratePeople have died from the coronavirus, contrary to article claiming to report pathologist’s “revelations” on COVID-19
Claim:
“no one has died from the coronavirus”
Source: OffGuardian, Patrick Corbett, Rosemary Frei, 2020-07-02 -
0.7HighGuardian story conveys statement by scientists stressing role of deforestation in climate change
…accurately reported the statement but note a few places where more clarity could be provided—avoiding the misleading phrase “runaway climate change”, for example. Reviewers also expressed a desire for links…
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UnsupportedPrenatal ultrasound is generally safe when performed by trained personnel and used only when medically necessary; its benefits outweigh the risks
Claim:
Prenatal ultrasound carries “extreme risks”, including miscarriage and genetic damage
Source: Detox and Replenish, Anni Haavisto, 2021-10-11 -
IncorrectThe film “Died Suddenly” rehashes debunked claims and conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 vaccines
Claim:
COVID-19 vaccines are linked to abnormal blood clotting, sudden deaths, world depopulation
Source: Twitter/X, Stew Peters Network, Richard Hirschman, Steve Kirsch, Theresa Long, 2022-11-21 -
InaccurateLarge-scale studies have found that COVID-19 vaccination doesn’t increase the risk of negative pregnancy outcomes, contrary to claim by Naomi Wolf
Claim:
Babies of vaccinated mothers are dying in disproportionate numbers and the COVID-19 vaccines are responsible
Source: War Room Battleground, Naomi Wolf, 2022-05-25 -
-1LowArticle in The Guardian misleads readers about sensitivity of climate models by narrowly focusing on single study
…Report[1]. Some updated climate models have exhibited higher climate sensitivities, but research so far suggests that is unlikely to be accurate. Several reviewers stated that the article is based on…
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InaccurateImpossible Whopper contains no estrogen; will not lead to men growing breasts if eaten in moderation
Claim:
The Impossible Whopper has 44 mg of estrogen and the whopper has 2.5 ng of estrogen
Source: Tri-State Livestock News, James Stanger, 2019-12-20