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  • 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 Homemade Concoction Causes Penile Enlargement

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    Is there a homemade drinkable concoction that can cause penile enlargement? No, that's not true: There is not a mixture that can be made with ingredients found at home that can enlarge a penis, and the post making the claim does not provide a recipe for such. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any homemade penile enlargement…

    • Jan 24, 2023
    • by: Alexis Tereszcuk
    Fact Check: NO Evidence Homemade Concoction Causes Penile Enlargement Bogus Brew
  • Fact Check: Consumers Will NOT Get $500 Target Gift Card As A 'Settlement' For High Prices -- It's A Scam

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    As a "settlement" for raising prices "unfairly," is Target giving out $500 gift cards to people who shopped with them during the fourth fiscal quarter of 2022 and who will answer three questions? No, that's not true: A Target spokesperson denied this claim. There is also no evidence on Target's official website that this alleged offer of a "settlement" is…

    • Jan 19, 2023
    • by: Marlo Lee
    Fact Check: Consumers Will NOT Get $500 Target Gift Card As A 'Settlement' For High Prices -- It's A Scam No Such Offer
  • Fact Check: NO Evidence Angelina Jolie Has Passed Away As Of December 7, 2022

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    Has Oscar-winning actress and humanitarian activist Angelina Jolie passed away as of December 7, 2022? No, that's not true: No credible news organizations have reported her death as of December 7, 2022, and TIME magazine published on December 7, 2022, a recent video interview she conducted. The claim appeared on the website mz24news.com on December 6, 2022. The headline read:…

    • Dec 7, 2022
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: NO Evidence Angelina Jolie Has Passed Away As Of December 7, 2022 Death Hoax
  • Fact Check: Ad Is NOT Realistic In Claiming Ginger Oil Aids Quick Weight Loss

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    Is an online video advertisement realistic in implying that people can rapidly lose weight by applying herbal oil that contains ginger and glycerin on their skin? No, that's not true: This is a misleading ad. The Lancet Commission on Obesity co-chair told Lead Stories there is not enough scientific evidence to prove this product works, and a weight loss doctor…

    • Oct 18, 2022
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Ad Is NOT Realistic In Claiming Ginger Oil Aids Quick Weight Loss Lean On Facts
  • Fact Check: NO Evidence Ultrasonic Wristbands Will 'Liquefy Fat Cells,' Improve Blood Circulation

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    Do wristbands that use ultrasonic therapy help people liquefy fat cells and promote blood circulation? No, that's not true: The former president of The Obesity Society told Lead Stories there is no evidence in established scientific journals that these wristbands work. The website where people can buy the wristband has a disclaimer recommending a combination of a balanced diet and…

    • Oct 18, 2022
    • by: Marlo Lee
    Fact Check: NO Evidence Ultrasonic Wristbands Will 'Liquefy Fat Cells,' Improve Blood Circulation No Evidence
  • Fact Check: These Fruits Will NOT Cause You To Lose '15 Pounds In 21 Days'

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    Can a drink made up of mango, banana, unsweetened coconut and pineapple enable a person to shed "15 pounds in 21 days"? No, that's not true: A clinical dietician told Lead Stories this diet is not recommended and adversely lowers a person's body muscle and metabolism. A medical doctor specializing in weight loss said all these fruits should be eaten…

    • Oct 13, 2022
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: These Fruits Will NOT Cause You To Lose '15 Pounds In 21 Days' Adverse Result
  • Fact Check: Ad NOT Realistic In Claiming Jewelry, Including Copper Bracelet, Relieves Gout

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    Is an online video advertisement realistic in showing people having inflammation reduced due to wearing a piece of jewelry? No, that's not true: Clinical studies that included multiple forms of arthritis, done by credible clinics and medical doctors, have debunked this claim. The McGill University Office for Science and Society director, seen in one of the edited clips in this…

    • Oct 12, 2022
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Ad NOT Realistic In Claiming Jewelry, Including Copper Bracelet, Relieves Gout Placebo Effect
  • Fact Check: Fake Website Uses Fake Celebrity Interviews To Flog Keto Weight Loss Products

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    Have celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and country music singer Reba McEntire recently launched their own keto weight loss line of products on live TV? No, that's not true: This is false advertising and follows a formula that is used again and again, featuring spoofed websites that mimic trusted outlets and bounce users to unknown and untraceable affiliate links. There…

    • Oct 11, 2022
    • by: Sarah Thompson
    Fact Check: Fake Website Uses Fake Celebrity Interviews To Flog Keto Weight Loss Products Shady Sales
  • Fact Check: Cheese Is NOT Proven To Be Addictive

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    Is cheese addictive because eating it produces casomorphin, a highly addictive opiate that has a similar effect on the brain as do "drugs, alcohol and sex"? No, that's not true: Though cheese can bind to neural cells in the same way that some drugs do, including opiates, experts with whom Lead Stories spoke said there is no definitive evidence that…

    • Oct 10, 2022
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: Cheese Is NOT Proven To Be Addictive Proof Is Mushy
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