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Drinking lemons soaked in hot water can cure cancer

Original publisher’s rating

Drinking hot water in which lemons have been soaked, or consuming lemon juice, is no cure for cancer. At best, it could boost one’s immunity.

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  1. [original] First Check original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026

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