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Can Fibroids be cured naturally with concoction of lemon juice, baking soda and a clove of garlic?
Publisher’s rating: This is FALSE.
Using cast iron cookware meets a person's daily iron needs
Publisher’s rating: While it can be a helpful supplement for those with mild iron deficiency, for individuals with hemochromatosis, it’s important to consult with a doctor before using cast iron cookware.
De bevolkingsinstorting in Griekenland komt door het snel stijgende sterftecijfer, als gevolg van hartfalen, beroertes, bloedstolsels en snel optredende vormen van kanker bij verder gezonde jonge mensen
Publisher’s rating: Nee, de Griekse bevolkingskrimp wordt veroorzaakt door een samenspel van factoren: een steeds ouder wordende bevolking, economische malaise en emigratie. Er zijn steeds minder Grieken met de leeftijd waarop men normaal kinderen krijgt. Zij die er nog wel zijn, worden door economische omstandigheden ontmoedigd.
A "Bactéria Parasita" que está causando o engordamento em massa de milhares de brasileiros!
Publisher’s rating: Falso
డ్రై ఐస్ కలిపిన బిస్కెట్లు తిని అస్వస్థతకు గురై మరణించిన బాలుడిని చూపిస్తున్న దృశ్యాలు.
Publisher’s rating: MISLEADING
Japan hat MRNA-basierte Impfungen verboten.
Publisher’s rating: Nein. Japan impft nach wie vor den Großteil seiner Bevölkerung. Die einzige Änderung ist, dass die Impfung seit April teilweise von den Geimpften selbst finanziert wird. Davor hatte die Regierung sämtliche Kosten übernommen.
AstraZeneca heeft een licentie in Australië om genetisch gemodificeerde coronavirussen vrij te laten in de atmosfeer.
Publisher’s rating: Nee, van de claim klopt niets. Vaccinaties voor COVID-19 kunnen niet via de atmosfeer worden verspreid. Het getoonde document werd verkeerd geïnterpreteerd. Er is dus ook niks van waar dat AstraZeneca genetisch gemodificeerde coronavirussen in de atmosfeer vrij mag laten in Australië.
เชื้อไวรัส Parabola สามารถติดได้จากสุนัขและแมว โดยทำให้ไขกระดูกไม่สร้างเม็ดเลือดแดง
Publisher’s rating: Misleading
The review says the claim is false: it reports that no Parabola virus has been discovered and that the dog and cat parvoviruses do not infect humans. It distinguishes these from human-to-human Parvovirus B19, which can lower red blood cell counts in people with certain blood disorders or weakened immunity.
Shatavari capsules cure infertility
Publisher’s rating: Limited research data is available to confirm the purported reproductive health benefits of the popular herb used in Ayurvedic medicine.
Related research discusses a multi-ingredient supplement containing shatavari and describes it as supporting sperm production. The excerpt does not establish that shatavari capsules cure infertility.
Хоол идэхийн өмнө шингэн зүйл уувал жин хасна. Усыг зөв ууж эрүүлжих, жин хасах нууцууд
Publisher’s rating: Төөрөгдүүлсэн
The review says the post republished a portion of a 2019 interview with physician Ch. Delgermaa without naming its source, and used an unrelated image. It explains that the interview discussed risks from excessive or improper water consumption, while the post’s headline could misleadingly suggest that drinking water causes weight loss.
‘De echte reden waarom je afvalt, is niet de medicatie, wel het feit dat je minder eet. Als je toch blijft eten, word je misselijk.’
Publisher’s rating: Waar
Le traité pandémie de l'OMS permettra à Tedros de déclarer seul une situation d'urgence, sans preuve médicale, appliquer la situation d'urgence à des incendies ou des températures trop élevées, décider seul des mesures (confinement, vaccin forcé, pass, couvre-feu etc)....
Publisher’s rating: La dernière version disponible du texte réaffirme la souveraineté des Etats dans la mise en oeuvre des politiques sanitaires. Il n'est question nulle part d'autoriser le patron de l'OMS à décider seul des mesures à prendre. Les Etats restent par ailleurs libres de ratifier ou non l'accord, a expliqué une experte interrogée par la Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa).
En caso de sufrir un ataque cardíaco, las personas pueden ayudarse a sí mismas “tosiendo vigorosamente una y otra vez”.
Publisher’s rating: Falso
The review says that coughing repeatedly is not a way to save yourself during a heart attack. It reports that the American Heart Association and other organizations recommend seeking emergency medical help instead.
a dubious dietary supplement and unverified drug for diabetes management on Indian news websites
Publisher’s rating: The website features fabricated reviews and endorsements of these products by fake medical experts.
PROVJERITE ČINJENICE: takozvani COVID “virus” nikada nije izoliran niti dokazano da postoji – priča o virusnoj zarazi bila je prijevara!
Publisher’s rating: Netočno, Dezinformacija
දරුවන් 75 දෙනෙකුට නොමිලේ හදවත් සැත්කම් කිරීම සඳහා ඉන්දියාවට ගෙන යන බවට පළවන සටහන් පිළිබඳ පැහැදිලි කිරීමක්!
Publisher’s rating: Insight
The review says a real program funded free treatment for 75 children in India, but the circulating message was misleading: the grant was $200,000, not $15 million, and the program ran from May to September 2022. Children were to be assessed and referred by their treating heart specialists; the hospital said families should not apply by calling or visiting it directly.
“[A reversão da tendência de queda foi] em 13 das 16 vacinas obrigatórias [do Programa Nacional de Imunizações]”
Publisher’s rating: Verdadeiro
“Iniciamos um processo de reverter a queda da cobertura [vacinal]”
Publisher’s rating: Verdadeiro
“[Tivemos] queda de coberturas vacinais de maneira muito clara (...) a partir de 2016”
Publisher’s rating: Verdadeiro
“Câncer de colo de útero é o terceiro [que mais afeta] em mulheres”
Publisher’s rating: Verdadeiro