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Clinical trials show no association between the use of cholesterol-lowering drugs and Alzheimer’s or memory loss
Claim:
“Alzheimer’s disease did not occur 40 years ago”; cholesterol-lowering drugs and diets cause Alzheimer’s
Search results for: "sight care scam complaints"
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Source: Captain's Quarters: Medical Corps, Joel Wallach, 2023-03-11 -
InaccurateMammograms don’t increase risk of dying from breast cancer; they reduce it
Claim:
Mammograms don’t prevent cancer; mammograms contribute to cancer development
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UnsupportedNo evidence to show that infrasound from wind turbines is harmful to human health
Claim:
Wind turbines emit infrasound that is harmful to human health.
Source: The Highwire, Tracy Beanz, Michelle Edwards, 2024-11-19 -
1HighNew York Times story accurately describes Rio Grande’s climate context
…naturally vary on timescales longer than just one year to the next. Even changes from one decade to the next should be considered carefully in the context of variability—and water…
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UnsupportedLack of evidence for cancer treatment protocol that recommends antiparasitic drugs ivermectin and mebendazole
Claim:
"Peer-reviewed" cancer treatment protocol shows Ivermectin and Mebendazole are effective against cancer
Source: Twitter, William Makis, 2024-10-13 -
How much do the presidential candidates know about climate change?
…gave these candidates a below-average rating, a strong indication that people should be very careful when these candidates make public statements on climate change. Dr. Rasmus Benestad: “Contrary…
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Analysis of Bernie Sanders' climate statements
…a stressor, only in combination with other stressors and human stupidity would it become this bad. Otherwise no complaints on the science. Reviewers’ feedback: Twila Moon: This candidate correctly acknowledges…
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How the blogosphere spread and amplified the Daily Mail’s unsupported allegations of climate data manipulation
…in the early 2000s was likely at least partly attributable to data issues. The Daily Mail article inflated one past NOAA employee’s complaints of disregarded data handling procedures into a full-blown scandal…
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IncorrectAlleged Morgellons test with cranberry juice doesn’t show nanoparticles, but precipitates from tannin-protein interactions
Claim:
Morgellons test using cranberry juice pulls out nanoparticles from chemtrails and air pollution
Source: Facebook, TikTok, Social media users, 2023-01-21 -
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