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Mammogram radiation levels aren’t comparable with nuclear bomb
An old video contains false claims about the amount of radiation in mammograms and the effect of screening on death rates. Read
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Gorillas’ diet doesn’t mean protein does not exist
A video on social media falsely claims that protein doesn’t exist, based on the idea that a gorilla’s diet doesn’t include any. But gorillas do eat a large amount of this essential nutrient. Read
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Are GP numbers rising or falling?
Earlier this month the PM claimed there are now a “record number” of GPs, while the Liberal Democrats say the number’s down since the last election. Read
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No evidence Covid-19 vaccines have killed thousands of children
An Instagram post wrongly claims that no “healthy” children have died from Covid-19, and that the vaccines have killed thousands. Read
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Covid-19 is not a ‘simple flu’
A Facebook post calling for an investigation into the Covid-19 pandemic falsely claims the government “knew” the virus was a “simple flu”. Read
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Test and Trace app cost much less than £37 billion
Several posts on social media have wrongly claimed the NHS Test and Trace app cost £37 billion. It actually cost about £35 million in its first year. Read
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Eating bugs hasn’t been shown to cause cancer or lung disease
A social media post claims that eating insects causes disease. But the evidence it cites does not support this. Read
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Misleading claims about ginger and cancer
A Facebook post claiming ginger kills 91% of leukaemia cells omits some important details. Read
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ONS release doesn’t show vaccines ‘killing in huge numbers’
An ONS bulletin about Covid-19 deaths by vaccination status does not show the vaccine is killing people in huge numbers. Read
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Instagram post's claims about myocarditis in children not supported by official data
Social media claims that 1 in 40 children now get myocarditis are based on limited evidence—and ignore official evidence to the contrary. Read
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