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Vaccination does not weaken the immune system against natural infection
Claim:
With repeated use of vaccines, cell-mediated immunity weakens
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Source: Newstarget, Andrew Wakefield, Lance D Johnson, 2019-04-19 -
IncorrectAcidity in bottled drinking water not a cause for health concern, contrary to popular Facebook video claim
Claim:
Drinking bottled water with an acidic pH is bad for your health
Source: Facebook, Internet user, 2017-04-19 -
IncorrectChoosing not to vaccinate places self and others at risk of potentially serious and preventable illnesses
Claim:
Unvaccinated children pose no threat to anyone
Source: Collective Evolution, Richard Enos, Tetyana Obukhanych, 2019-03-06 -
CorrectTongue deviation might help to detect a stroke when combined with other signs from BE-FAST acronym
Claim:
If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.
Source: Facebook, Internet user, 2013-03-04 -
IncorrectMeasles outbreak in US due to unvaccinated citizens, not illegal immigrants
Claim:
The measles outbreak is directly caused by illegal immigration
Source: Infowars, Natural News, Mike Adams, Alex Jones, 2019-04-27 -
UnsupportedNo, science has not proven that “cannabis cures cancer”, even though it helps manage some symptoms arising from cancer
Claim:
There Are Now 100 Scientific Studies That Prove Cannabis Cures Cancer
Source: Health Magazine, Anonymous, 2018-07-12 -
UnsupportedPopular claim that “100% cancer cure” will be available next year is unsupported and misleading
Claim:
Israeli scientists have developed a cure for cancer, which is 100% effective and coming by 2020
Source: Natural Healing Magazine, Anonymous, 2019-02-13 -
IncorrectMarijuana has significant health risks, contrary to claims by Internet meme
Claim:
Marijuana is non-addictive, cures cancer, and grows brain cells
Source: Truth Teller, Anonymous, 2019-04-09 -
UnsupportedOmega-6 fatty acids in tilapia do not increase risk for Alzheimer’s, contrary to popular claim
Claim:
Tilapia are chock full of Omega-6 fatty acids – which increase your risk for Alzheimer’s!
Source: Life is Beautiful, Anonymous, 2019-04-14 -
CorrectGenetic study shows moderate alcohol intake not protective but increases stroke risk
Claim:
Previous claims that one or two drinks a day might protect against stroke are not true
Source: Reuters, Kate Kelland, 2019-04-05