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Het Amerikaanse Rode Kruis vraagt bloeddonoren of ze gevaccineerd zijn, want dit vormt een obstakel voor bloeddonatie.
Publisher’s rating: Mensen die gevaccineerd zijn tegen COVID-19 mogen gewoon bloed doneren bij het Amerikaanse Rode Kruis. Er wordt alleen nagegaan of de donor wel een door de FDA goedgekeurd vaccin heeft ontvangen. Wie dat niet zeker weet, mag na twee weken wachten alsnog doneren.
“Orina en los ojos” cura astigmatismo y miopía
Publisher’s rating: Falso
У Джо Байдена психиатрическое расстройство
Publisher’s rating: Фейк. Еще более жесткие заявления делает Александр Лукашенко, однако его Елфимов не критикует
This video shows how unhygienic the street food of India is.
Publisher’s rating: Social A video of a comedy scene from a Telugu movie is being created to create confusion by linking it with a real incident.
Paternal smoking, obesity can harm unborn babies
Publisher’s rating: Researchers have identified notable associations between paternal factors and birth outcomes, encompassing preterm birth, low birth weight, small for gestational age (SGA), and high birth weight prevalences. Contrary to popular belief, the placenta and foetus are not solely molded by the mother’s genetic blueprint and lifestyle choices. Studies demonstrate the substantial influence of the father’s genes and habits in the development of a healthy baby.
Viral Video of Senior Diabetologist Claiming to Cure Diabetes in 48 Hours Is Fake
Publisher’s rating: False
క్యాడ్బరీ డైరీమిల్క్ చాక్లెట్లు తినడం సురక్షితం కాదని తెలంగాణ స్టేట్ ఫుడ్ ల్యాబరేటరీ రిపోర్ట్ ఇచ్చింది
Publisher’s rating: MISLEADING
Es ist wissenschaftlich belegt, dass Masken in der Covid-Pandemie nichts gebracht haben.
Publisher’s rating: Mehrere wissenschaftliche Studien bestätigen eine Schutzwirkung durch Gesichtsmasken. Masken verringern nachweislich die Übertragungsrate von Sars-CoV-2 und dienen vor allem als Fremdschutz.
The review says studies find that masks reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, chiefly by protecting other people from infection. It notes that masks can also limit physical capacity and that effectiveness depends on the concentration of virus in the air; it recommends combining measures to reduce infection risk.
Sugar is linked to ADHD in infants and conditions like dementia, Alzheimer’s, glaucoma, skin aging, insomnia, and diabetes in adults. Excess sugar may also contribute to cancer.
Publisher’s rating: MISLEADING
The review says the posts oversimplify links between sugar and disease, and that there is no direct cause-and-effect evidence that sugar causes cancer, ADHD, glaucoma, or Alzheimer’s. It notes that excess sugar may contribute to obesity, a cancer risk factor, and may be associated with insomnia and premature skin aging.
Ivermectina é recomendado para o tratamento da dengue
Publisher’s rating: ENGANOSO
The review says there is no scientific proof that ivermectin is effective against dengue and that its use is not recommended for treatment. The cited research was conducted in vitro; the review says clinical trials in people are needed to establish efficacy.
A mixture of toothpaste, baking soda and hydrogen peroxide guarantee white teeth
Publisher’s rating: The mixture of toothpaste, baking soda and hydrogen peroxide guaranteeing white teeth are false, and also pose health and safety risks.
Chá de folha de mamão cura a dengue
Publisher’s rating: FALSO
The review found no scientific evidence that papaya-leaf tea treats dengue or raises platelet levels. Infectious-disease specialists said it offers no clinical benefit for increasing platelets and does not prevent complications; the review notes that proper hydration and medical care are important.
Eckart von Hirschhausen hat bei der Deutschen Welle und bei Maischberger für ein Bluthochdruck-Produkt geworben.
Publisher’s rating: Die Werbekampagne ist ein Fake, das Logo der Deutschen Welle wird missbräuchlich verwendet. Die Videos von Tina Gerhäusser und Eckart von Hirschhausen wurden nachträglich verändert. In der Talkshow ging es um ein völlig anderes Thema.
‘Veel mensen krijgen te veel oestrogeen binnen door bewerkte voeding’
Publisher’s rating: Onwaar
La Croix-Rouge américaine demande maintenant aux donneurs de sang vaccinés contre le Covd-19 de les appeler pour déterminer s'ils sont toujours éligibles.
Publisher’s rating: Ces affirmations sont infondées. La question relative à la vaccination contre le Covid-19 n'est liée qu'à la période d'attente entre vaccination et don – pour des raisons relatives aux anticorps. De manière générale, les personnes vaccinées sont appelées à donner leur sang pour faire face aux besoins actuels des banques du sang.
The review says the claim is unfounded: vaccinated people can donate blood, and the Red Cross encourages donors to come forward. It explains that vaccination questions are asked to establish eligibility, since some vaccines may require a waiting period; for Covid-19 vaccines, the FDA allows donation without a waiting period if the donor feels well and has no symptoms.
Cardiologist Willie Ong promoted BodyAid Niacinamide Toothpaste.
Publisher’s rating: Fake