Health & medicine fact checks

Can Entod Pharma's PresVu get rid of reading glasses?

Publisher’s rating: Misleading

About 20 people got food poisoning due to a fake version of Ajinomoto umami seasoning.

Publisher’s rating: False

cucumber can dissolve kidney stones

Publisher’s rating: False

drinking apple cider vinegar can help cure UTIs

Publisher’s rating: Mostly False

bee venom and placenta cream can make you look younger

Publisher’s rating: Mostly False

Research from related reporting describes the cream as containing bee venom and plant-based placenta protein, and relays claims that it may smooth skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. It also reports customer testimonials, including one person saying they looked younger after regular use; these accounts do not establish that the cream makes people look younger.

Vacinados para covid-19 tem o dobro de chance de pegar covid em relação aos não vacinados

Publisher’s rating: FALSO

The review says the video invents data and misrepresents a study of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness among older Europeans. The study found that effectiveness declined over time, but the review says this does not show that vaccinated people become more susceptible to infection than unvaccinated people.

“Sistema de salud chileno no permite a venezolanos donar sangre”

Publisher’s rating: Impreciso

bee venom can kill breast cancer cells in 30 min

Publisher’s rating: Mostly False

Trump is advising against lockdowns amidst Mpox outbreak

Publisher’s rating: False

Chicken Pox starts spreading once the rashes break out.

Publisher’s rating: A person infected with chicken pox can start spreading the virus 1-2 days before the rash even appears.

Use of plastic food containers cause cancer

Publisher’s rating: The safety of storing food in plastic containers, typically, depends on the type of plastic and its intended use.

The World Health Organization is imposing or recommending the lockdowns to address the rising mpox cases. India is among countries preparing for a lockdown

Publisher’s rating: WHO has debunked the rumours, saying it has neither the authority nor any plan to recommend lockdowns and that the disease can be controlled by “ensuring surveillance, good clinic care and access to other countermeasures.” No plans for a lockdown in India either.

the viral monkeypox photo is really from Singapore

Publisher’s rating: Mostly False

Pessoas vacinadas contra a covid-19 teriam o dobro de chances de contrair a doença

Publisher’s rating: Falso

Can Fenugreek Cure Diabetes?

Publisher’s rating: Fenugreek cannot cure Diabetes as it cannot be cured.

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Publisher’s rating: If the claim is accurate and backed by reliable sources.

อาหาร GMO มีสารพิษอันตราย

Publisher’s rating: False

The review says the viral claim that GMO foods contain dangerous toxins is false. It cites an explanation from a science communicator that GMO foods are assessed before sale and do not create new toxins, and notes that the World Health Organization says GMO foods currently on the international market have undergone safety assessments and are unlikely to pose risks to human health.

green juice can cure cancer

Publisher’s rating: Mostly False

Can we use Black Pepper to Relieve Toothache?

Publisher’s rating: The claim is Mostly False.

The review examines a Pinterest post claiming black pepper can relieve toothache. It says there is no scientific evidence or medical consensus that black pepper alone relieves toothache, and its spiciness may cause burning and discomfort.

Pfizer’s rennet for cheese production is harmful to your health

Publisher’s rating: False