Claim reviews
No, science has not proven that “cannabis cures cancer”, even though it helps manage some symptoms arising from cancer
CLAIM
There Are Now 100 Scientific Studies That Prove Cannabis Cures Cancer
SOURCE: Anonymous, Health Magazine
Published: 01 May 2019
VERDICT
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
CLAIM
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
CLAIM
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
CLAIM
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
CLAIM
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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