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  • Fact Check: Our Bodies Do NOT Need 'Electric' And 'Magnetic Foods' -- There Are No Such Things

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    Are there "electric" and "magnetic" foods that people should be eating in balance with each other to give their bodies what they need? No, that's not true: Neither term is used to describe food in the disciplines of food science, nutrition or horticulture. A University of Nebraska professor and food scientist called the notion "nonsense." The claim appeared in a…

    • Feb 8, 2023
    • by: Ed Payne
    Fact Check: Our Bodies Do NOT Need 'Electric' And 'Magnetic Foods' -- There Are No Such Things Don't Exist
  • 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: Drinking This Juice Will NOT Make A Person Lose 15 Pounds In Two Weeks

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    Will a juice made of cucumber, pineapple, ginger and lemon juice make a person lose 15 pounds if they drink it twice a day for two weeks? No, that's not true: A clinical dietician said if a person is eating/drinking other things also, they will "definitely not" lose 15 pounds in two weeks. And if a person is only drinking…

    • Feb 8, 2023
    • by: Marlo Lee
    Fact Check: Drinking This Juice Will NOT Make A Person Lose 15 Pounds In Two Weeks Not Safe
  • Fact Check: Gorillas, Sharks And Wolves DO Get Sick -- Scientists, Conservationists Confirm It

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    Do gorillas, sharks and wolves avoid illnesses because they do not eat chemically treated food like humans do? No, that's not true: Gorillas and wolves, both mammals, do get sick and can contract infections and diseases, wildlife experts told Lead Stories. Scientific studies and animal conservation groups have reported the same about the oft-repeated claim sharks never sicken. The claim…

    • Feb 7, 2023
    • by: Alexis Tereszcuk
    Fact Check: Gorillas, Sharks And Wolves DO Get Sick -- Scientists, Conservationists Confirm It All Get Ill
  • Fact Check: Chicken Egg Yolk Antibodies (IgYs) Research Is NOT Connected To Farm Fires -- Study Was About Eggs From Hens Immunized For Testing

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    Does a 2020 study published before the approval of any COVID-19 vaccine prove the existence of a conspiracy to burn chicken farms to prevent populations from getting access to eggs that allegedly can protect from COVID? No, that's not true: The study and its conclusions have been significantly misinterpreted, and there is no evidence that eating commercially available eggs affects…

    • Feb 3, 2023
    • by: Uliana Malashenko
    Fact Check: Chicken Egg Yolk Antibodies (IgYs) Research Is NOT Connected To Farm Fires -- Study Was About Eggs From Hens Immunized For Testing Misinterpreted
  • 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: NO Evidence That Black Seed Powder, Organic Honey And Lemon Cures Cancer

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    Do the ingredients black seed powder, organic honey and organic lemon cure any cancer? No, that's not true: A clinical dietician told Lead Stories that none of these foods are a cure for cancer. A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) spokesperson also told Lead Stories this regimen "has not been proven to cure cancer." The claim appeared in a post…

    • Jan 31, 2023
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: NO Evidence That Black Seed Powder, Organic Honey And Lemon Cures Cancer No Cure Here
  • Fact Check: NO Evidence Acrylamide in French Fries or Coffee Causes Cancer, Experts Say

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    Does regularly consuming a cup of java or eating french fries increase the odds of developing cancer, thanks to the chemical acrylamide in the brew? No, that's not true: Acrylamide was first discovered in some cooked foods in 2002 and studies to this point have found no link between acrylamide and cancer, the National Cancer Institute reports. Medical experts have…

    • Jan 30, 2023
    • by: Sarah Thompson
    Fact Check: NO Evidence Acrylamide in French Fries or Coffee Causes Cancer, Experts Say No Evidence
  • Fact Check: Worms Do NOT Cause Autism -- There Is No Known Cause

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    Do worms cause autism? No, that's not true: An expert told Lead Stories that there is "no scientific evidence" that supports the claim, made in a video on TikTok, that worms cause autism. There is no definitively known cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder, as of the publication of this fact check. Research has shown only that there are genetic and…

    • Jan 26, 2023
    • by: Alexis Tereszcuk
    Fact Check: Worms Do NOT Cause Autism -- There Is No Known Cause Fact Check: Worms Do NOT Cause Autism -- There Is No Known Cause No Known Cause
  • Fact Check: Scientists Did NOT Warn Eggs Are Causing Thousands Of People To 'Suddenly' Form Blood Clots

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    Did scientists warn that eggs are causing thousands of people to "suddenly" form blood clots? No, that's not true: The 2017 study by Cleveland Clinic researchers that is supposed to support this assertion makes no such connection. The medical center said, "The online article [making this claim] does not accurately represent the findings of our 2017 research." The claim appeared…

    • Jan 26, 2023
    • by: Ed Payne
    Fact Check: Scientists Did NOT Warn Eggs Are Causing Thousands Of People To 'Suddenly' Form Blood Clots Not Eggs
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