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  • Fact Check: Poet Amanda Gorman's Book Was NOT Restricted In More Than One Elementary School In Florida County

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    Was a book by Amanda Gorman, the youngest poet to perform her work at a U.S. presidential inauguration, banned from public elementary schools in Miami-Dade County in Florida? No, that's not quite right: The book version of Gorman's inaugural poem "The Hill We Climb" was restricted to the middle school section of a media center at just one public school…

    • May 31, 2023
    • by: Lead Stories Staff
    Fact Check: Poet Amanda Gorman's Book Was NOT Restricted In More Than One Elementary School In Florida County One School
  • Fact Check: HIV Is NOT Cured With Papaya Leaf And Black Seed Tea

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    Can HIV be permanently cured by ingesting papaya leaf and black seed tea? No, that's not true: At the time of writing, no cure for HIV has been discovered by medical professionals. Although several false claims of a cure have been made since the emergence of the chronic disease in the 1970s, medical professionals have only found ways to treat…

    • Apr 19, 2023
    • by: Lead Stories Staff
    Fact Check: HIV Is NOT Cured With Papaya Leaf And Black Seed Tea No Known Cure
  • 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'
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