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  • Fact Check: There Is NO Evidence That Drinking Urine Will Improve Eyesight

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    Does drinking urine improve eyesight? No, that's not true: A medical doctor told Lead Stories there are no clinical studies concluding that drinking urine would improve one's eyesight. In addition, drinking urine can give the body bacteria like E. coli, salmonella or staphylococcus, a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center article says. The claim appeared in a video on Instagram on…

    • Mar 23, 2023
    • by: Marlo Lee
    Fact Check: There Is NO Evidence That Drinking Urine Will Improve Eyesight Contains Waste
  • Fact Check: NO Evidence That 90-Day Herbs, Water, Juice Diet Cures Diabetes, Impotence

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    Will a 90-day diet of "herbs, water and juice" eliminate diabetes and impotence? No, that's not true: The assertion, made by "Dr. Sebi," a self-proclaimed healer and non-doctor whose health claims have been repeatedly debunked, is not backed by any credible evidence at the time of writing. The claim appeared in a reel posted to Facebook on February 12, 2023.…

    • Mar 1, 2023
    • by: Lead Stories Staff
    Fact Check: NO Evidence That 90-Day Herbs, Water, Juice Diet Cures Diabetes, Impotence Drastic Diet
  • Fact Check: Dr. Sebi Book Was NOT Banned In Multiple Countries

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    Was Dr. Sebi's book banned in multiple countries? No, that's not true: There are no credible reports that a book about Dr. Sebi's controversial diet has been banned in any country. The book listed in the claim is available on a website that claims it "ships worldwide" and does not mention a ban. The claim appeared in a post on…

    • Feb 16, 2023
    • by: Alexis Tereszcuk
    Fact Check: Dr. Sebi Book Was NOT Banned In Multiple Countries Not Blocked
  • Fact Check: NO Evidence 'DoctorTruth Batana Oil' Reverses Hair Loss

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    Does "DoctorTruth batana oil" reverse hair loss and potentially stimulate hair growth? No, that's not true: A board-certified dermatologist said he does not recommend it, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) told Lead Stories batana oil is not an approved product to treat hair loss or hair growth. Also, this post depicts a "deepfake" video that was created for…

    • Feb 8, 2023
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: NO Evidence 'DoctorTruth Batana Oil' Reverses Hair Loss Fact Check: NO Evidence 'DoctorTruth Batana Oil' Reverses Hair Loss Lacks Roots
  • Fact Check: Every Disease Is NOT Caused By Iron Deficiency

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    Is every disease caused by a lack of iron in the body? No, that's not true: There are many different types of disease, including infectious diseases (like hepatitis and COVID-19), non-communicable diseases (such as heart disease and stroke) and genetic diseases (like cystic fibrosis and Huntington's disease), all of which are caused by different factors. The claim appeared in a…

    • Feb 8, 2023
    • by: Dana Ford
    Fact Check: Every Disease Is NOT Caused By Iron Deficiency Various Causes
  • Fact Check: Starch Does NOT Cause Calcium Carbonate Buildup

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    Is "Dr." Sebi correct that eating starch causes a buildup of calcium carbonate in the body? No, that's not true: Two registered dietician nutritionists told Lead Stories that starch does not have this effect. Calcium carbonate is a natural compound found in rocks, eggshells and snails, among other sources. McGill University has described Dr. Sebi's claims in general as "complete…

    • Feb 2, 2023
    • by: Marlo Lee
    Fact Check: Starch Does NOT Cause Calcium Carbonate Buildup Fact Check: Starch Does NOT Cause Calcium Carbonate Buildup Starch≠Calcium
  • Fact Check: Protein Is NOT Pretend -- It's Essential Part Of Human Diet

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    Are proteins not real, and thus not an essential part of the human diet? No, that's not true: Humans need to consume protein regularly to survive, whether through the consumption of plants, animal products or protein supplements, a dietician told Lead Stories. Nearly every part of the human body -- from hair and nails to bones, organs and muscle --…

    • Jan 24, 2023
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: Protein Is NOT Pretend -- It's Essential Part Of Human Diet Life Necessity
  • Fact Check: Mucus Is NOT Cause Of All Disease -- Herbalist's Claim Is 'Pseudoscience'

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    Is the sticky, gooey mucus produced by the body "the underlying cause" of all human disease? No, that's not true: Mucus plays an important and protective role in the body's immune system, filtering out harmful irritants, allergens and pathogens to keep people healthy, not to make them sick. In addition, the claim about the dangers of mucus comes from a…

    • Jan 20, 2023
    • by: Jennifer Dobner
    Fact Check: Mucus Is NOT Cause Of All Disease -- Herbalist's Claim Is 'Pseudoscience' 'Pseudoscience'
  • Fact Check: Almond Milk Does NOT Contain Dangerous Levels Of Cyanide

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    Do almonds and almond milk contain dangerous amounts of the poisonous chemical compound cyanide? No, that's not true: Both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a professor of bioproducts and biosystems engineering told Lead Stories that the almonds used in almond milk do not create a safety issue. The late "Dr. Sebi," the man seen in an Instagram video…

    • Dec 22, 2022
    • by: Marlo Lee
    Fact Check: Almond Milk Does NOT Contain Dangerous Levels Of Cyanide Not Poisonous
  • Fact Check: FDA Did NOT Say Using Anything From Nature Is Illegal

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    Did the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report that "it is illegal to use anything from nature that is not tested for efficacy and safety"? No, that's not true: The FDA regards herbal supplements as foods, not drugs. Therefore, they are not subjected to the same manufacturing standards to prove they are effective in curing an illness and are ultimately…

    • Nov 23, 2022
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: FDA Did NOT Say Using Anything From Nature Is Illegal Nature≠Illegal
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