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  • Fact Check: Dairy Consumption Does NOT Lead To Calcium Deficiency Due To Acidity

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    Does dairy consumption lead to calcium deficiency due to acidity, as a video on Facebook claims? No, that's not true: The International Osteoporosis Foundation writes that milk and other dairy foods are not acid-forming and do not leach calcium from the bones. A registered dietician who is a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics told Lead Stories that…

    • Apr 11, 2024
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: Dairy Consumption Does NOT Lead To Calcium Deficiency Due To Acidity No Acid Forms
  • Fact Check: Everyone Should NOT Deworm Routinely -- Only At-Risk Populations In Specific Regions

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    Should everyone routinely take dewormer medication, as a post on X suggested? No, that's not true: In certain parts of the world, the World Health Organization recommends periodically giving deworming medication to preschoolers, school-age children, women of reproductive age and those working in high-risk professions. These recommendations are specific to certain regions, primarily sub-Saharan Africa, China, South America and Asia.…

    • Apr 5, 2024
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: Everyone Should NOT Deworm Routinely -- Only At-Risk Populations In Specific Regions Experts Deny
  • Fact Check: Stretching Back, Arms Does NOT Improve Liver, Spleen Function Via 'Meridians'

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    Does stretching the back and arms improve liver and spleen function by stimulating certain "meridians," as a post on Facebook suggested? No, that's not true: A gastroenterologist told Lead Stories that "there is no conclusive scientific evidence that meridians exist" and "no evidence that [stretching] can be used to improve liver and spleen function." The page that posted the claim…

    • Mar 26, 2024
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: Stretching Back, Arms Does NOT Improve Liver, Spleen Function Via 'Meridians' No Meridians
  • Fact Check: Mixture Of Dates, Walnuts, Almonds, Raisins Soaked In Water And Ground NOT Proven To Kill Intestinal Worms

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    Does a paste of dates, walnuts, almonds and raisins steeped in water have scientifically proven deworming properties? No, that's not true: A board-certified medical doctor specializing in infectious diseases and internal medicine told Lead Stories that such a mixture is not proven to be effective. Lead Stories found no evidence supporting the claim. The claim appeared in a reel (archived…

    • Mar 20, 2024
    • by: Uliana Malashenko
    Fact Check: Mixture Of Dates, Walnuts, Almonds, Raisins Soaked In Water And Ground NOT Proven To Kill Intestinal Worms Unsupported
  • Fact Check: Fluoride In Toothpaste Is NOT Proven To Cause Brain Damage In Adults

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    Does proof exist that fluoride toothpaste causes brain damage in adults? No, that's not true: The amount of fluoride consumed when brushing teeth, even with a high-fluoride toothpaste, is far below the toxic levels cited by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. A study from that agency that reported the death of rodents exposed to fluoride referred only to…

    • Mar 8, 2024
    • by: Uliana Malashenko
    Fact Check: Fluoride In Toothpaste Is NOT Proven To Cause Brain Damage In Adults Toothpaste≠Gas
  • Fact Check: Sodium Bicarbonate In Bottled Water Does NOT Cause 'Severe Side Effects'

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    Does sodium bicarbonate in bottled water pose significant health risks? No, that's not true: This element is commonly known as baking soda, which is chemically salt. The Food and Drug Administration considers sodium bicarbonate safe to be used in food. The claim appeared in a post (archived here) on Instagram on March 2, 2024. It opened: What are your thoughts…

    • Mar 7, 2024
    • by: Uliana Malashenko
    Fact Check: Sodium Bicarbonate In Bottled Water Does NOT Cause 'Severe Side Effects' It's Salt
  • Fact Check: Radium Exposure Is NOT Beneficial To Human Health

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    Is exposure to radium beneficial to human health, as a post on Instagram implies? No, that's not true: Radium is recognized by public health experts as a known carcinogen or cancer-causing agent. While it is true that radium was historically touted in the 20th century for its supposed health benefits and used in a variety of products at the time,…

    • Feb 28, 2024
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: Radium Exposure Is NOT Beneficial To Human Health Toxic
  • Fact Check: Amy Schumer Did NOT Say She Developed VAIDS As A Direct Result Of COVID-19 Vaccination

    Fact Check

    Did Amy Schumer say she developed "vaccine acquired immune deficiency syndrome" (VAIDS) as a result of COVID-19 vaccination? No, that's not true: Schumer said on her Instagram account that she has endometriosis, a disease that causes tissue similar to the lining of the uterus to grow outside the uterus. VAIDS is not a recognized medical condition related to COVID-19 vaccination…

    • Feb 19, 2024
    • by: Ed Payne
    Fact Check: Amy Schumer Did NOT Say She Developed VAIDS As A Direct Result Of COVID-19 Vaccination Endometriosis
  • Fact Check: US JAG Did NOT Hang WHO Official Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu -- Story Is Made Up

    Fact Check

    Did the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps execute World Health Organization official Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu? No, that's not true: A Pentagon duty officer told Lead Stories that this claim is "false." The claim appeared in an article on a website that regularly publishes fabricated content. The claim appeared in an article published by Real Raw News on February 10,…

    • Feb 15, 2024
    • by: Kaiyah Clarke
    Fact Check: US JAG Did NOT Hang WHO Official Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu -- Story Is Made Up Pentagon: Nope
  • Fact Check: Drop in Vaccination Rates in Japan Did NOT Cause Drastic Drop In Infant Mortality Rates

    Fact Check

    Did a drop in vaccine uptake in Japan cause a drastic drop in infant mortality, as a post on Instagram suggested? No, that's not true: While there was a policy change in 1994 that removed government requirements for childhood vaccines, Japanese health authorities and experts still recommend a routine vaccine schedule similar to those implemented in the U.S. Japan has…

    • Feb 15, 2024
    • by: Madison Dapcevich
    Fact Check: Drop in Vaccination Rates in Japan Did NOT Cause Drastic Drop In Infant Mortality Rates Not Causal
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