Fact Checker (former)
Health
A study finding a link between breastfeeding and a reduced risk of heart disease could not confirm whether there was a causal link between the two. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
While the Prime Minister claimed income inequality was falling, the latest analysis suggests it may be rising again after income support schemes were removed. Read
Health
For people without symptoms, self-isolation begins from the date of the first test which returned a positive result, whether that was a lateral flow or PCR test. Read
The request for reader nominations for their person of the year was not a poll and there’s no evidence it was deactivated because of the support for the Harry Potter author. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
Data from estate agent membership organisation Propertymark estimates in November 2021 there were 29 buyers per house. This is probably too high. Read
Health
Depending on which population figure you use, the number of people unvaccinated in England could be 12.3 million or 19.5 million. Read
Health
The study showing a link between poor mental health and gum disease did not make any claims about whether one caused the other, as suggested by the Telegraph. Read
Economy, Business & Finance
UN data shows Brazil actually produces about 10% of the world’s food by weight and 4% by value. Read
Health
In Scotland, vaccinated people account for a higher proportion of Covid-19 deaths than infections. This has led some to claim vaccines are making infections more severe. Read
Health
The Prime Minister made conflicting claims about the UK booster rollout versus Europe at PMQs and during a televised coronavirus update. Read
