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  • Fact Check: NO Definitive Proof Oregano In Its Natural Form 'Protects Against Cancer'

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    Is oregano in its natural form known to definitively "protect against cancer?" No, that's not true: The herb itself has anti-cancer properties, and herbal extracts have been shown to inhibit -- and even kill -- cancerous cells in laboratory studies using human cells, a dietician confirmed to Lead Stories. However, we found no evidence that clinical studies have occurred in…

    • Dec 4, 2023
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: NO Definitive Proof Oregano In Its Natural Form 'Protects Against Cancer' Fact Check: NO Definitive Proof Oregano In Its Natural Form 'Protects Against Cancer' Not Proven
  • Fact Check: Mixture Of Carrots, Onions, Garlic And Lime Juice Does NOT Make 'Effective Remedy' For Cancer

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    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
  • Fact Check: Onion Peel Water Does NOT Cure Or Alleviate UTIs, Prostatitis Or Other Infections

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    Does onion peel water cure or alleviate urinary tract infections, prostatitis or other infections? No, that's not true: A medical expert told Lead Stories there is no scientific evidence that a tea made from the outer skins of onions does any good for recurrent urinary tract infections, prostatitis or any sort of inflammatory condition. They warned that using onion peel…

    • Nov 28, 2023
    • by: Alexis Tereszcuk
    Fact Check: Onion Peel Water Does NOT Cure Or Alleviate UTIs, Prostatitis Or Other Infections Does Not Treat
  • Fact Check: NO Evidence Potato Poultices Heal Tissue Inflammation

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    Is a "potato poultice" a proven effective treatment for tissue inflammation? No, that's not true: Though potatoes contain certain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, Lead Stories found no evidence that externally applied potato poultices are scientifically proven to treat inflammation. A nutrition expert confirmed to Lead Stories that most accounts describing potato poultices are outdated and anecdotal. The claim originated in…

    • Nov 10, 2023
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: NO Evidence Potato Poultices Heal Tissue Inflammation Unfounded
  • Fact Check: Cancers NOT Appearing In 'Ways Never Before Seen' After COVID Vaccinations

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    Are cancers appearing in "ways never before seen" following vaccination for COVID-19? No, that's not true: There is no scientific evidence to suggest that COVID vaccines cause or lead to the development of cancer in unprecedented ways. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has also stated, "There are no data that suggest that COVID-19 vaccines cause cancer, lead…

    • Sep 27, 2023
    • by: Ed Payne
    Fact Check: Cancers NOT Appearing In 'Ways Never Before Seen' After COVID Vaccinations Not Quantified
  • Fact Check: John D. Rockefeller Was NOT Responsible For Widespread Arrests Of Alternative Medicine Supporters

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    Did oil tycoon and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller act as a driving force behind arrests of those who supported alternative medicine? No, that's not true: Although Rockefeller's foundation financially backed medical education changes in the U.S., there is no evidence that Rockefeller's contributions led to the arrest of those who encouraged alternative medicine. The claim appeared in a post (archived…

    • Aug 16, 2023
    • by: Christiana Dillard
    Fact Check: John D. Rockefeller Was NOT Responsible For Widespread Arrests Of Alternative Medicine Supporters No Arrests
  • Fact Check: Biden Did NOT Claim He 'Ended Cancer' -- He Said It Was A Goal Of His Administration

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    Did President Joe Biden brag that he has "ended cancer as we know it"? No, that's not true: He said that if he could accomplish one large goal, it would be ending cancer. It was clear from the context that he was not claiming cancer had ended under his administration. The statement was made during a White House speech in…

    • Jul 28, 2023
    • by: Alexis Tereszcuk
    Fact Check: Biden Did NOT Claim He 'Ended Cancer' -- He Said It Was A Goal Of His Administration Stating Goal
  • Fact Check: Batana Oil Does NOT Cleanse Organs, Repair 'Any Damage Done' To Them

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    Is batana oil a product that "thoroughly cleanses your organs and repairs any damage done to them"? No, that's not true: Batana oil is primarily used as a cosmetic product rather than for internal consumption. It is derived from the fruit of the American palm and is commonly used for hair and skin care. There is, however, no scientific evidence…

    • Jun 29, 2023
    • by: Ed Payne
    Fact Check: Batana Oil Does NOT Cleanse Organs, Repair 'Any Damage Done' To Them Not A Remedy
  • Fact Check: NO Definitive Proof That 'Margarine Causes Macular Degeneration'

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    Does margarine cause macular degeneration? No, that's not true: While there is some evidence to suggest the consumption of certain foods and fats may play a role in and are associated with the development of macular degeneration and other forms of vision loss, Lead Stories found no peer-reviewed scientific evidence to support the declaration that eating margarine specifically will "cause…

    • Jun 27, 2023
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: NO Definitive Proof That 'Margarine Causes Macular Degeneration' Fact Check: NO Definitive Proof That 'Margarine Causes Macular Degeneration' No Causation
  • Fact Check: Tofu Poultice Does NOT 'Starve' Or 'Get Rid Of' Brain Tumors

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    Does a cold compress of tofu poultice applied to the back of the head "starve" and "get rid of" brain tumors? No, that's not true: While there are health benefits associated with eating tofu, searched for and did not find publicly available credible evidence that external cold tofu compresses applied to the back of the head can "starve" or "get…

    • Jun 23, 2023
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: Tofu Poultice Does NOT 'Starve' Or 'Get Rid Of' Brain Tumors No Basis
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