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“The White House just announced that Trump only has four days left” because of his chronic venous insufficiency.
Publisher’s rating: Pants on Fire
Mixture of Chuna, Baking Soda, and Water can Permanently Remove a Wart Or Skin Tag in a Minute
Publisher’s rating: The claim is False
“51,000 Americans will die each year" as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's changes to health insurance.
Publisher’s rating: Exaggerates
ஐயோ, இனி Samosa'வுக்கும் cigarette மாதிரி warningஆ!
Publisher’s rating: false
The countries that use the most sunscreen, have the highest incidence of skin cancer
Publisher’s rating: False. There is no scientific evidence that supports the association of sunscreen use with a higher risk of cancer.
Filipino cardiologist and online health personality Willie Ong is endorsing the eye health product Lutein Gummies.
Publisher’s rating: Fake
“Mujer mayor fallece tras esperar 10 horas sin atención en Hospital Regional de Antofagasta”: #Falso
Publisher’s rating: Falso
Samosas and jalebis are loaded with sugar and trans fat, which can affect health in the long term.
Publisher’s rating: misleading
Health Ministry Issued Warnings on Samosa and Jalebi Like It Does for Cigarettes.
Publisher’s rating: User's claim is false.
सरकार समोसा और जलेबी पर तेल चीनी की मात्रा का लेबल लगाने वाली है
Publisher’s rating: भ्रामक
Thiruvananthapuram City Police Commissioner Thomson Jose collapsed on stage and died during the Republic Day celebrations of 2025.
Publisher’s rating: FALSE
The review says Thomson Jose fainted from heatstroke during the Republic Day event on 26 January 2025, regained consciousness within minutes and resumed his duties. It reports that Jose personally confirmed he was safe and continuing his work.
وفاة أربعة أشقاء في المنيا بسبب الالتهاب السحائي
Publisher’s rating: غير مثبت
The review says Egypt’s Ministry of Health denied the claim in a statement on July 13, 2025. It also reports that a presidential health adviser said on July 14 that meningitis had not been established as the cause and that investigations were ongoing.
La nattokinase serait un aliment miracle qui aurait de plus un puissant effet contre les caillots sanguins.
Publisher’s rating: False
ما حقيقة ارتفاع عدد مرضى نقص المناعة في ليبيا؟
Publisher’s rating: زائف جزئيًا
Drinking Coriander Water Induces Periods Within a Day.
Publisher’s rating: User's claim is false.
Storing onions and potatoes together causes the potatoes to produce poisonous chemicals like solanine and chaconine, which can be fatal when consumed, especially for children.
Publisher’s rating: MISLEADING
The review says onions can accelerate potato sprouting and spoilage, but toxicity from solanine and chaconine is associated with consuming large quantities of green or sprouted potatoes. It concludes that claiming storage together alone creates deadly toxins exaggerates the food-safety risk.
Ajwain, methi dana, jaggery, and ginger drink induce periods within a day.
Publisher’s rating: The claim is False
“Removing a known neurotoxin from being injected into our most vulnerable populations is a good place to start with Making America Healthy Again."
Publisher’s rating: Misleading
ما صحة إصابة آلاف المواطنين بالسرطان نتيجة تناول فاكهة البطيخ؟
Publisher’s rating: اشاعة
Actress Coney Reyes is endorsing a milk product that helped her recover from Alzheimer's disease.
Publisher’s rating: Fake