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  • Fact Check: Oil Pulling Is NOT Remedy For Root Canal Infections, Cavities

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    Does oil pulling -- gargling with oil -- serve as a remedy for root canal infections and cavities? No, that's not true: Numerous credible oral health organizations and medical professionals have stated that while there may be benefits to the ancient technique, the science behind what this method offers to remedy oral health issues has yet to be explored in…

    • Feb 20, 2023
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Oil Pulling Is NOT Remedy For Root Canal Infections, Cavities No Cure-All
  • 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: Cayenne Pepper Does NOT Heal Stomach Ulcers

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    Does cayenne pepper heal stomach ulcers, and is it safe to consume in excess? No, that's not true: An emergency medicine toxicologist at the National Capital Poison Center told Lead Stories that cayenne pepper can cause many life-threatening health complications when consumed in excess. A clinical dietician also told Lead Stories that cayenne pepper irritates stomach ulcers, causing more pain.…

    • Feb 15, 2023
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: Cayenne Pepper Does NOT Heal Stomach Ulcers Excess = Bad
  • Fact Check: Antineoplaston Therapy Is NOT Proven To Cure Cancer

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    Is antineoplaston therapy developed by Dr. Stanislaw Burzynski an effective cure for cancer? No, that's not true: There is not sufficient evidence that antineoplaston therapy -- an alternative type of cancer treatment using drugs that are composed of chemical compounds found naturally in human blood and urine -- is an effective cure for cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…

    • Feb 14, 2023
    • by: Alexis Tereszcuk
    Fact Check: Antineoplaston Therapy Is NOT Proven To Cure Cancer Not Approved
  • Fact Check: 'Grounding' Does NOT Heal 'Any Kind Of Disease You Have'

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    Does "grounding" heal "any kind of disease that you have"? No, that's not true: There are no cures for multiple diseases, from cancer to HIV, and the simple treatment of putting your feet on the earth is not medically proven to heal "any kind of disease." The claim appeared in a video on Instagram on January 29, 2023. It opened…

    • Feb 9, 2023
    • by: Alexis Tereszcuk
    Fact Check: 'Grounding' Does NOT Heal 'Any Kind Of Disease You Have' Not A Cure
  • 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 That 90-Day Diet Regimen Will Cure Cancer

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    Will a fast of water, coffee and tea followed by a diet of only vegetable juice and a ribeye steak cure cancer in 90 days? No, that's not true: Experts told Lead Stories that there is no scientific evidence that this specific regimen will cure cancer. A 2017 study shows that there may be evidence that intermittent fasting coupled with…

    • Jan 25, 2023
    • by: Marlo Lee
    Fact Check: NO Evidence That 90-Day Diet Regimen Will Cure Cancer Not A Cure
  • Fact Check: Hydrogen Peroxide Is NOT Treatment For AIDS, Herpes -- Can Cause Serious Harm Or Death If Ingested

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    Will adding three drops of food-grade hydrogen peroxide to one cup of water help with AIDS and herpes? No, that's not true: There is no scientific evidence supporting the benefits of hydrogen peroxide for AIDS or herpes infection; one expert told Lead Stories such claims are "complete and dangerous nonsense." Despite its name, food-grade hydrogen peroxide should never be ingested…

    • Jan 11, 2023
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: Hydrogen Peroxide Is NOT Treatment For AIDS, Herpes -- Can Cause Serious Harm Or Death If Ingested It's Poisonous
  • NewsBlaze CEO Appears Linked To Anonymous Anti-Vax Site GoodSciencing.com

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    This article lays out the evidence Alan Gray (CEO of alternative news site NewsBlaze) is quite likely the key person behind the anonymously published website named Real Science hosted on the domain name goodsciencing.com. It was recently in the news because it was the source for some spectacular (but wrong) statistics about athletes suffering cardiac arrests (here's our fact…

    • Jan 5, 2023
    • by: Maarten Schenk
    NewsBlaze CEO Appears Linked To Anonymous Anti-Vax Site GoodSciencing.com Not Science
  • Fact Check: NO Evidence Croton Plant Helps Kidney Disease

    Fact Check

    Is there evidence that the croton plant "helps" kidney disease? No, that's not true: An expert told Lead Stories that there is no such proof. There are no medical or scientific studies that show the croton plant can help kidney disease. In fact, a peer-reviewed study says that high doses of a specific croton oil can cause potential toxic effects…

    • Jan 4, 2023
    • by: Alexis Tereszcuk
    Fact Check: NO Evidence Croton Plant Helps Kidney Disease No Proof
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