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Can vitamin A ‘prevent and treat’ measles?
We look at a misleading claim in an Instagram video about vitamin A and measles. Read
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Dr Lolo Kalake
Clinical Fact Checker
Lolo is a qualified medical doctor with over 10 years’ experience, working in the NHS and abroad. She joined Full Fact in April 2024.
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Yes, biopsies are necessary for diagnosing cancer
A misleading video downplays the importance of biopsies and claims they spread cancer. Read
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No, mRNA vaccines don’t ‘genetically alter humanity’
Familiar vaccine misinformation resurfaces in a Facebook video, which claims that mRNA vaccines change people’s genes. There is no factual basis for this claim. Read
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No, graphene oxide is not in San Pellegrino water
A misleading video of an ‘experiment’ claiming to reveal graphene oxide in sparkling water has resurfaced online. Read
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What is hMPV and how widespread is it in the UK?
We’ve seen lots of claims about human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in recent weeks. This explainer looks at what we know about it. Read
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5G has not been shown to be harmful
Claims about the dangers of 5G technology are not supported by available scientific evidence. Read
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Celsius energy drink does not contain dangerous levels of cyanide
A clip of an influencer incorrectly describing the risks from energy drinks has resurfaced online. The original video appears to have been deleted. Read
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Coriander is not a reliable treatment for heavy metal toxicity
Several posts claim that studies prove that coriander removes varying percentages of heavy metals from the body. This is not the case. Read
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Microwaves are safe if used properly
A video warning against microwaves falsely claims that they are killing people because they ‘pull everything out of the food’ and all the waves get inside your body and damage cells Read
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Fenbendazole is not a proven treatment for cancer in people
Claims of a cheap cancer cure resurfaced on social media, but fenbendazole is not a recognised treatment for cancer. Read
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