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Television host Gregg Wallace wrote on social media warning of “disturbing reports” of a substance called Bovaer being used by dairy companies in the UK.
Publisher’s rating: Concerns regarding Bovaer and conspiracy theories over its alleged links to Bill Gates have become widespread over the past week, but it appears that the post attributed to Wallace has been faked.
fasting for 17 hours can kill cancer cells
Publisher’s rating: Mostly False
“La neumonía mycoplasma fue informada como efecto secundario de la vacuna covid”: #Falso
Publisher’s rating: Falso
A homemade cream can cure all skin problems in 10 minutes
Publisher’s rating: False
Can Ginger and honey clean your lungs?
Publisher’s rating: The claim is Misleading.
papaya can prevent baldness and keep your hair black
Publisher’s rating: False
Soursop Leaves 4000x Stronger Than Chemotherapy
Publisher’s rating: The claim is False
The review says some studies found soursop-leaf compounds toxic to cancer cells, but reports no scientific evidence that the leaves are 4,000 times stronger than chemotherapy. It also says research has not confirmed soursop leaves as a substitute for chemotherapy.
Drinking vegetable juice is harmful and should be avoided.
Publisher’s rating: Vegetable juice can be a healthy addition to your diet when consumed in moderation and as part of a balanced nutritional plan.
wrapping alcohol soaked cloth on the neck cures coughs
Publisher’s rating: False
Alcohol can shrink and damage the brain as shown in the post?
Publisher’s rating: False
ACAM2000 vaccine requires quarantine
Publisher’s rating: False
„Jednym z pierwszych obowiązków lekarza jest edukowanie mas, aby nie brać leków”
Publisher’s rating: Prawda
an image supposedly of the side effects of the polio vaccine in Gaza
Publisher’s rating: False
cilantro and chlorella can remove various heavy metals in 45 days
Publisher’s rating: Mostly False
Alberto Linero recomienda un método para curar la diabetes desarrollado por el doctor Manuel Elkin Patarroyo
Publisher’s rating: Falso
La Silla Vacía reports that the video was created with artificial intelligence and that Linero did not recommend a diabetes treatment. It notes that the video does not appear on his social media and quotes Linero saying he had not recommended any such medicine.
turmeric promotes a longer lifespan
Publisher’s rating: Mostly False
ДЭМБ “Даяарчилсан халдвар хамгааллын дэлхийн сүлжээ” байгуулан “вакцин бол тэмцлийн арга биш”, “хоцрогдсон” гэж дүгнэсэн.
Publisher’s rating: Төөрөгдүүлсэн