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fermented millet can cure liver and kidney problems
Publisher’s rating: False
Can 2 spoons of coconut water immediately after lunch and dinner eliminate diabetes in five weeks?
Publisher’s rating: The claim by the user is FALSE.
The review says there is no scientific evidence that two tablespoons of coconut water after meals can eliminate diabetes in five weeks. It notes that coconut water may support blood sugar regulation, but diabetes requires ongoing management and coconut water is not a cure.
eating cardamom can cure erectile dysfunction in men
Publisher’s rating: False
Clove Studded Apple Can Completely Eliminate Migraine and Acidity in 40 days
Publisher’s rating: The claim by the user is false
eating cashews kill bacteria and cure infections
Publisher’s rating: False
Can aloo bukhara and imli cure fatty liver in 2 months?
Publisher’s rating: The claim is FALSE.
The review says there is no scientific evidence that aloo bukhara and imli can cure fatty liver in two months. It notes that the foods may offer health benefits, but are not stand-alone treatments or cures.
Can Eating Oranges During Pregnancy Make Baby's Skin Fair?
Publisher’s rating: The claim is FALSE
The review says a baby’s skin color is determined by genetics and melanin, not by foods eaten during pregnancy. It notes that oranges are nutritious but do not affect a baby’s complexion.
many autistic children were "fully functional" and "regressed … into autism when they were 2 years old. And these are kids who will never pay taxes, they'll never hold a job, they'll never play baseball, they'll never write a poem, they'll never go out on a date. Many of them will never use a toilet unassisted."
Publisher’s rating: Exaggerated
Research from related reporting quotes Kennedy’s April 2025 remarks, including the claims about regression and autistic children’s future abilities. A research paper argues that the remarks erase autistic people’s contributions and notes that, by Kennedy’s own figures, 75% may hold jobs, toilet independently, and be “fully functional.”
long-term emotional stress can really cause cancer
Publisher’s rating: Mostly False
rock salt, alum, cloves, and mustard oil can cure all dental problems
Publisher’s rating: False
Related reporting describes a homemade powder containing cloves, alum and rock salt, mixed with mustard oil, and claims it can help with cavities, bad breath, toothaches and other dental issues. The excerpt does not support the broader claim that it cures all dental problems.
walking on cement roads can damage the knees
Publisher’s rating: Mostly False
haldi, sonth, and methi daana can cure arthritis
Publisher’s rating: Mostly False
periwinkle leaves can manage diabetes and high blood pressure
Publisher’s rating: Mostly False
Can Celery Juice Help Reverse Tooth Decay
Publisher’s rating: This claim is false
Уранаар хордсон гэх гэр бүлийн бичлэг
Publisher’s rating: Төөрөгдүүлсэн
コロナワクチン、金属片入っていたけどスルー
Publisher’s rating: 誤り
The review says the claim that metal fragments in COVID-19 vaccines were ignored is false: affected vaccine lots were recalled, not overlooked. It reports that three lots totaling 1.62 million doses were withdrawn after contamination was found.
میوههای بد فرم سلولهای سرطانی دارند و خوردن آنها مضر و ناسالم است.
Publisher’s rating: نادرست
Can Celery Juice Help Reverse Receding Gums?
Publisher’s rating: This claim is false
Can arthritis be cured by consuming haldi, sonth and methidana?
Publisher’s rating: The claim is FALSE.
