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there is a miracle drug to cure diabetes in 7 days
Publisher’s rating: False
La vacuna contra el VPH incrementa las muertes por cáncer y no es efectiva para prevenir el cáncer de cuello de útero
Publisher’s rating: Falso. Las vacunas contra el VPH han demostrado reducir significativamente la incidencia de cáncer de cuello de útero y son seguras, según múltiples estudios científicos.
В Варшаве от онкологии умерла беларуска. Это связано с политикой
Publisher’s rating: Фейк. Девушку сначала лечили в Беларуси. После рецидива в 2023 году беларуску бесплатно лечили в Польше.
eating almonds reverses the greying of hair
Publisher’s rating: False
cold drinks cause baldness
Publisher’s rating: The claim is Half True
Video claiming UK study has found wearing wrist accessories can prevent paralysis.
Publisher’s rating: FALSE
The video claims that a UK study found wearing wrist accessories can prevent paralysis. The review says the screenshot was digitally altered: the underlying report concerned copper bracelets and arthritis, and said there was no evidence that wearing them has any benefit.
El síndrome de muerte súbita del lactante (SMSL) es absolutamente un efecto secundario de la vacunación
Publisher’s rating: Falso. La evidencia científica muestra que no existe una relación causal entre la vacunación y el síndrome de muerte súbita del lactante (SMSL).
Inhaling Hydrogen Peroxide And Distilled Water Can Treat Common Viral Infections
Publisher’s rating: Common Viral Infections usually treated by managing the symptoms. Hydrogen Peroxide And Distilled Water Cannot Treat Common Viral Infections. This claim is False.
Healthy adults cannot donate blood regularly. Donating blood will lead to weakness/sickness.
Publisher’s rating: Healthy adults can donate blood regularly. Not age, but health condition determines whether or not you are eligible to be a blood donor.
Related reporting says generally healthy adults aged 18 to 65 who meet local requirements can donate blood, and that WHO encourages eligible people to donate regularly. The supplied excerpt does not address whether donation causes weakness or sickness.
pressing your ears can make you look younger
Publisher’s rating: False
Frio e calor não provocam infarto e AVC
Publisher’s rating: CONTEXTUALIZANDO
The review says the claim is false: experts and studies indicate that both extreme heat and cold can increase the risks of heart attack and stroke. It explains that heat-related dehydration can contribute to cardiac problems, while cold can raise blood pressure and affect blood vessels.
Presidential advisor Luna Al-Shibl is still in intensive care under observation
Publisher’s rating: misleading
wearing wet socks to bed can improve blood circulation
Publisher’s rating: Mostly False
consuming milk reduces calcium in bones
Publisher’s rating: False
hot water can act as a natural blood thinner
Publisher’s rating: Mostly False
விழுங்குவதற்கு முன் அனைத்து காப்ஸ்யூல்களையும் காந்தம் மூலம் சரிபார்க்க வேண்டும், ஒரு புதிய ஜிஹாத் எழுகிறது..
Publisher’s rating: misleading
pressing specific points on your back and chest can cure diabetes
Publisher’s rating: False
wrapping body with banana leaves helps with obesity and indigestion
Publisher’s rating: False
Dipping your face in ice water can make you look younger
Publisher’s rating: Mostly False