Inaccurate
Claim that “flu shots are killing elderly citizens in record numbers” based on misinterpreted study
Claim:
Flu shots are killing elderly citizens in record numbers
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Source: Your News Wire, NewsPunch, Sean Adl-Tabatabai, 2018-07-29 -
0.7HighThe Atlantic provides accurate summary of research on gut microbiome, hypothesizes well-reasoned potential benefits of consuming fresh produce
“The article provides a well balanced discussion of current knowledge surrounding the gut microbiota and benefits of eating whole foods. The author could have provided more details on the limitations (possible confounding variables) of the initial referenced article, however this is a minor point. Furthermore, associations between the microbiota and weight gain/loss is currently unclear, which the author should have mentioned, particularly since reverse causation between obesity and a less diverse microbiota is highly possible”
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InaccurateLila Rose claim that “abortion is never medically necessary” is inaccurate; it is necessary in certain cases to preserve mother’s life
Claim:
Abortion is never medically necessary
Source: Young America's Foundation, Lila Rose, 2019-08-09 -
InaccurateMandatory vaccination was not “banned” in Sweden because of “serious health concerns” as claimed by multiple outlets
Claim:
Sweden Bans Mandatory Vaccinations Over 'Serious Heath [sic] Concerns'
Source: Health Nut News, Red Ice, Your News Wire, Baxter Dmitry, 2017-05-18 -
IncorrectSunscreen protects against skin cancer, contrary to widespread claim that it causes cancer
Claim:
Recent Study Shows How Sunscreen Causes Cancer, Not the Sun
Source: Awareness Act, Collective Evolution, Midlands Directory, Anonymous, 2018-06-11 -
InaccurateInternet meme inaccurately claims that fruit is injected with HIV-contaminated blood
Claim:
a [group] of people is injecting fruits with blood containing HIV and AIDS
Source: Flops n’ Memes, Anonymous, 2019-07-27 -
InaccurateWidespread claim that HPV vaccine side effects outweigh its benefits misrepresents the scientist it relies on
Claim:
side effects of the [HPV] vaccine outweigh the positives
Source: Herbs Info, Anonymous, 2015-11-08 -
InaccurateClaims that vaccines contain “cancer enzymes” are unfounded, also misleads with one-sided explanation of nagalase function
Claim:
vaccines had cancer enzymes in them
Source: Disclose.tv, Anonymous, 2018-05-10 -
IncorrectClaim that ingredients in flu vaccine are known neurotoxins found to be incorrect
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Each of these ingredients [thimerosal, ovalbumin, formaldehyde, sodium deoxycholate] is a known neurotoxin
Source: Health Nut News, Erin Elizabeth, 2016-10-08 -
UnsupportedClaim that vaccines can cause individuals with mitochondrial disorders to develop autism is unsupported
Claim:
If a child has a mitochondrial disorder [...] she is more at risk of having a vaccine pushing her over the edge and causing a bad reaction
Source: GreenMedInfo, JB Handley Jr, 2018-09-13