No, science has not proven that “cannabis cures cancer”, even though it helps manage some symptoms arising from cancer

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There Are Now 100 Scientific Studies That Prove Cannabis Cures Cancer

SOURCE: Anonymous, Health Magazine

Published: 01 May 2019

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There is clear evidence for the existence of climate change contrary to claims by John Coleman

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Climate change is not happening, there is no significant man-made global warming now, there hasn't been any in the past, and there's no reason to expect any in the future.

SOURCE: John Coleman, Derek Utley

Published: 30 Apr 2019

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Popular claim that “100% cancer cure” will be available next year is unsupported and misleading

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Israeli scientists have developed a cure for cancer, which is 100% effective and coming by 2020

SOURCE: Anonymous, Natural Healing Magazine

Published: 26 Apr 2019

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Marijuana has significant health risks, contrary to claims by Internet meme

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Marijuana is non-addictive, cures cancer, and grows brain cells

SOURCE: Anonymous, Truth Teller

Published: 25 Apr 2019

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Claim in The Express that low solar activity is bringing cold weather is false

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Cold weather to grip world as solar minimum to deepen, NASA says

SOURCE: Sean Martin, Express

Published: 24 Apr 2019

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Omega-6 fatty acids in tilapia do not increase risk for Alzheimer’s, contrary to popular claim

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Tilapia are chock full of Omega-6 fatty acids – which increase your risk for Alzheimer’s!

SOURCE: Anonymous, Life is Beautiful

Published: 19 Apr 2019

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Genetic study shows moderate alcohol intake not protective but increases stroke risk

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Previous claims that one or two drinks a day might protect against stroke are not true

SOURCE: Kate Kelland, Reuters

Published: 12 Apr 2019

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Blaze article badly misrepresents study of Greenland’s Jakobshavn Glacier

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[O]ne of the previously fastest shrinking glaciers in the world is growing again, calling into question the narrative that rapid climate change [...] poses a significant threat to the existence of the human race

SOURCE: Chris Enloe, The Blaze

Published: 29 Mar 2019

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News article accurately reports negative impact of marijuana on teens’ intellectual development

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Marijuana could be making teens less intelligent

SOURCE: Marcelino Benito, KHOU

Published: 15 Mar 2019

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E-cigarettes are less dangerous than smoking, but they are not harmless; long-term health effects remain debated

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While e-cigarettes may have milder effects on the lungs, they are just as bad - if not worse - for the cardiovascular system

SOURCE: Natalie Rahhal, Daily Mail

Published: 12 Mar 2019

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