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  • Fact Check: Dairy Does NOT Cause Asthma

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    Does dairy intake cause asthma? No, that's not true: Although someone with both a dairy allergy and asthma may experience heightened asthma symptoms if they consume dairy, dairy is not a root cause of asthma. Asthma may be caused by a variety of other factors, including environment, having a family history of asthma and previous respiratory infections. The claim appeared…

    • Mar 7, 2024
    • by: Christiana Dillard
    Fact Check: Dairy Does NOT Cause Asthma Not A Cause
  • Fact Check: 'The Cause To Every Disease' Does NOT Originate In The Colon

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    Does the "cause to every disease" originate in the colon, as a video on Instagram suggests? No, that's not true: Scientific literature shows that there is a relationship between gut health and both the management and prevention of certain diseases, but it is not accurate to say that all diseases are caused by the colon or gut, a spokesperson for…

    • Mar 4, 2024
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: 'The Cause To Every Disease' Does NOT Originate In The Colon Complex System
  • Fact Check: Mercury Does NOT Generate 'Free Energy'

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    Does mercury generate "free energy" as a post on Instagram claimed? No, that's not true: Mercury is a metal that can "conduct electricity in ways similar to copper," an industrial chemist told Lead Stories and the clips shown in the video on Instagram are "all demonstrations of electromagnetism," not energy production. Furthermore, an inorganic chemist told Lead Stories that mercury…

    • Feb 26, 2024
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: Mercury Does NOT Generate 'Free Energy' Not Physics
  • Fact Check: Cyanocobalamin In B12 Supplements Is NOT Harmful

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    Is the cyanocobalamin found in B12 supplements harmful to humans? No, that's not true: Cyanocobalamin is a synthetic form of vitamin B12 used to treat vitamin deficiencies; it is converted into active forms of B12 in the body. The small amount of cyanide released during this process is negligible and not harmful, a nutritional expert told Lead Stories. The claim…

    • Feb 22, 2024
    • by: Ed Payne
    Fact Check: Cyanocobalamin In B12 Supplements Is NOT Harmful FDA-Approved
  • Fact Check: Claim That Rabies Has 'Never Been Proven to Exist' Is NOT True -- It's Been Known About For At Least 2,500 Years

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    Has rabies "never been proven to exist"? No, that's not true: Rabies is a viral disease that affects mammals, including humans, and is typically transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, often through bites. The existence of rabies is well-documented in medical and scientific literature, and extensive efforts worldwide are made to prevent and control its spread through vaccination and…

    • Feb 12, 2024
    • by: Ed Payne
    Fact Check: Claim That Rabies Has 'Never Been Proven to Exist' Is NOT True -- It's Been Known About For At Least 2,500 Years Old Ailment
  • Fact Check: Tea Of Guava Leaves, Cloves, Turmeric NOT Proven To 'Cure Diabetes'

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    Is a tea made of guava leaves, cloves and turmeric proven to "cure diabetes," as suggested in a post on Instagram? No, that's not true: "There is no credible scientific or medical evidence for this," an endocrinologist told Lead Stories. There is no known cure for either type of diabetes, they said. Treatment of the chronic condition typically involves lifestyle…

    • Jan 26, 2024
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: Tea Of Guava Leaves, Cloves, Turmeric NOT Proven To 'Cure Diabetes' No Known Cure
  • Fact Check: Ben Carson Did NOT Promote Cure For Dementia That Works Within Days

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    Did Dr. Ben Carson, retired neurosurgeon and former Department of Housing and Urban Development secretary, endorse a cure for dementia that can make this condition go away in "7 days"? No, that's not true: Lead Stories found no credible reports about this, and Carson's spokesperson described the claim as "completely fake." There is currently no cure for dementia -- existing…

    • Jan 22, 2024
    • by: Uliana Malashenko
    Fact Check: Ben Carson Did NOT Promote Cure For Dementia That Works Within Days No Endorsement
  • Fact Check: Exposing Seeds To Human Saliva Does NOT Infuse Them With DNA

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    Does exposing seeds to human saliva change their DNA structure so that "there will be no disease at all when you eat those vegetables and fruits"? No, that's not true: While scientists can genetically modify plants using genetic engineering or intentional breeding methods, an expert confirmed to Lead Stories that exposing seeds to human saliva will not alter their DNA…

    • Jan 3, 2024
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: Exposing Seeds To Human Saliva Does NOT Infuse Them With DNA Not Possible
  • Fact Check: Apeel Produce Coating Does NOT Contain Unidentified Or Harmful Ingredients

    Fact Check

    Does the Apeel produce coating Organipeel contain an "unidentified coating" that is falsely labeled as organic and that could be harmful to human health? No, that's not true: Though it may be applied to organic produce, it is neither considered an organic product by regulatory agencies nor does the company claim it to be. Orangipeel is a coating used to…

    • Jan 2, 2024
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: Apeel Produce Coating Does NOT Contain Unidentified Or Harmful Ingredients Dubbed Safe
  • Fact Check: Mixture Of Carrots, Onions, Garlic And Lime Juice Does NOT Make 'Effective Remedy' For Cancer

    Fact Check

    Does drinking a mixture of carrots, onions and garlic in lime juice cure "any form of cancer" between stages one and three? No, that's not true: The vice president of research from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) told Lead Stories that there is no evidence to support this claim and to claim that this mixture can cure all…

    • Dec 4, 2023
    • by: Marlo Lee
    Fact Check: Mixture Of Carrots, Onions, Garlic And Lime Juice Does NOT Make 'Effective Remedy' For Cancer Not A Cure
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