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Having high cholesterol is not better for your health
There are different types of cholesterol, some of which increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Statins reduce this risk. 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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Scientists have not discovered that ‘autism can be reversed’
A US study published in June was limited in scope, and experts say autism cannot be reversed, or cured. Read
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UV light does not ‘heal eyes’
Extended UV exposure can damage people’s eyes. And castor oil is not a recommended treatment to improve vision. Read
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Paint is not being put in cereal
Trisodium phosphate is a chemical that is present in many products, including some cereals. Read
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No good evidence that ‘banned’ substances reliably destroy cancer cells in humans
There is not enough evidence for cannabis oil as a treatment for cancer. B17 can be toxic and also has not been shown to be an effective treatment for cancer. Read
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Study does not show that the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine causes cancer
An online post claims that a study has shown that the Pfizer vaccine causes cancer. That’s not the case. Read
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Fake video touts 10-day cure for diabetes
There is currently no known cure for diabetes. Read
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Viral US breast cancer stats misinterpreted
The statistics are estimates and in some cases show several age groups, not just women under 45. Read
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No good evidence for numerous claims about energy drinks
There is no evidence that Prime Energy increases the risk of Alzheimer’s, or that Sugar Free Monster contains dangerous levels of caffeine. Sugar Free Red Bull no longer contains aspartame. Read
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A deadly virus is not sweeping through Spain
There is no good evidence that an “Ebola-like” virus is surging across Europe. Read
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