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  • Fact Check: FDA Has NOT Approved Ear Magnets For Smoking Cessation As Of April 2024

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    Has the FDA approved ear magnets as a smoking cessation product? No, that's not true: A social media post claimed such a device was a "Natural, FDA approved" method for people to quit smoking. A spokesperson for the Food and Drug Administration told Lead Stories on April 30, 2024, that they were "not aware of any acupressure magnets authorized for…

    • Apr 30, 2024
    • by: Alexis Tereszcuk
    Fact Check: FDA Has NOT Approved Ear Magnets For Smoking Cessation As Of April 2024 Not Approved
  • Fact Check: Stretching Back, Arms Does NOT Improve Liver, Spleen Function Via 'Meridians'

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    Does stretching the back and arms improve liver and spleen function by stimulating certain "meridians," as a post on Facebook suggested? No, that's not true: A gastroenterologist told Lead Stories that "there is no conclusive scientific evidence that meridians exist" and "no evidence that [stretching] can be used to improve liver and spleen function." The page that posted the claim…

    • Mar 26, 2024
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: Stretching Back, Arms Does NOT Improve Liver, Spleen Function Via 'Meridians' No Meridians
  • Fact Check: Video Does NOT Prove Massaging Your Cheeks Relieves Shortness Of Breath -- It's A Wellness Technique

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    Does massaging the cheeks provide relief for shortness of breath? No, that's not true: Physiology and massage experts told Lead Stories that there's no connection between the two things. Shortness of breath is typically related to respiratory or cardiovascular issues, and massaging would not address the underlying causes of the symptom. The claim appeared in a video (archived here) posted…

    • Jan 19, 2024
    • by: Ed Payne
    Fact Check: Video Does NOT Prove Massaging Your Cheeks Relieves Shortness Of Breath -- It's A Wellness Technique No Connection
  • Fact Check: NO Evidence That You Can Simply 'Rub Your Arms' To Strengthen Immune System, Prevent Sickness

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    Is rubbing your arms a proven technique to boost your immune system? No, that's not true: There is no evidence of proof from medical literature that this method can prevent illness. An expert told us they are not familiar with any studies that have substantiated the claim. The claim appeared in a video (archived here) on TikTok on July 13,…

    • Dec 14, 2023
    • by: Christiana Dillard
    Fact Check: NO Evidence That You Can Simply 'Rub Your Arms' To Strengthen Immune System, Prevent Sickness No Evidence
  • Fact Check: Clapping Hands Does NOT Bring 'Instant Relief' For Heel Pain

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    Does clapping your hands three times instantly relieve pain in the heel of your foot? No, that's not true: A podiatrist who is a spokesperson for the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) told Lead Stories "without hesitation" that this is not an evidence-based method to "relieve pain in one's heel." A state and national board-certified reflexologist also confirmed to Lead…

    • Aug 2, 2023
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Clapping Hands Does NOT Bring 'Instant Relief' For Heel Pain No Heel Help
  • Fact Check: Acupressure Massages On Hands And Fingers Do NOT Aid Digestion

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    Do acupressure massages on a person's hands and fingers aid digestion or relieve digestion issues? No, that's not true: The director of gastroenterology at the University of Alberta told Lead Stories that this post reflects "inaccurate information." A UCLA medical center dietician confirmed to Lead Stories that the reflexology technique seen in this post "has not conclusively shown to help…

    • May 4, 2023
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Acupressure Massages On Hands And Fingers Do NOT Aid Digestion No Digest Aid
  • Fact Check: NO Evidence That Pressing Your Wrist Helps With Heart Pain, Epilepsy

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    Is there a "button for the heart" above your wrist and does it help alleviate conditions such as heart pain and epilepsy? No, that's not true: While stimulation of Pericardium 6 -- an acupuncture and acupressure point located on the wrist -- may be useful for helping patients deal with postoperative nausea and vomiting, there is no scientific evidence at…

    • May 1, 2023
    • by: Christiana Dillard
    Fact Check: NO Evidence That Pressing Your Wrist Helps With Heart Pain, Epilepsy No Evidence
  • Fact Check: Pressing Chest Is NOT Proven To 'Boost Lung Health,' Alleviate 'Cough, Wheezing, Asthma, and Dyspnea'

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    Does pressing the "lung 1" point on one's chest help to cure, treat or alleviate such conditions as cough, wheezing, asthma and dyspnea? No, that's not true: Lead Stories found no evidence supporting this theory. The claim appeared in a post on Facebook on April 22, 2023. It contained a video showing a man pressing a spot on his chest…

    • Apr 27, 2023
    • by: Uliana Malashenko
    Fact Check: Pressing Chest Is NOT Proven To 'Boost Lung Health,' Alleviate 'Cough, Wheezing, Asthma, and Dyspnea' Not Scientific
  • Fact Check: NO Evidence That Wrist Rubs Help Alleviate Sore Throat Symptoms

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    Does pressure application on a particular point in the wrist area help relieve a sore throat? No, that's not true: No credible sources suggest there is any connection between this type of self-massage and expedited recovery from a sore throat. The claim appeared in a video posted on Facebook on April 3, 2023. Its title said: Six Acupressure Points Of…

    • Apr 14, 2023
    • by: Uliana Malashenko
    Fact Check: NO Evidence That Wrist Rubs Help Alleviate Sore Throat Symptoms Not Scientific
  • Fact Check: Rubbing Hands, Fingers Together Will NOT Cause You To Lose Weight

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    Will rubbing your hands and fingers together every morning cause you to lose weight? No, that's not true: There is no evidence that such a practice will contribute to weight loss. The claim appeared in a video (archived here) posted to TikTok on July 27, 2022, by the user @medical_acupuncture, who is professionally known as Hiroko Shimoda. In the video,…

    • Mar 29, 2023
    • by: Christiana Dillard
    Fact Check: Rubbing Hands, Fingers Together Will NOT Cause You To Lose Weight No Proof
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