How fears of parasites drive viral claims for detoxes and cleanses
Removing parasites from the body is a recurring theme in health misinformation on social media. These posts misleadingly suggest that…
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Removing parasites from the body is a recurring theme in health misinformation on social media. These posts misleadingly suggest that…
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"Cat parasite" causes toxoplasmosis; toxoplasmosis increases ghrelin hormone levels
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A “zapper” can kill parasites, bacteria, and viruses; it cures all diseases
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“the number 1 indicator of parasites is actually an autoimmune condition”
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Cancer and multiple sclerosis are caused by parasites; hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin can cure cancer
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“Papaya seeds contain compounds that naturally kill parasites”
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Consuming turpentine will kill parasites