When a social media post claims that a common household oil can destroy cancer cells overnight, it travels fast. The idea is simple, the ingredient familiar, and the language sounds scientific enough to seem credible. A viral claim spreading across Facebook and Instagram asserts that peppermint essential oil can “destroy” or “eliminate” human throat cancer […]
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WHO has declared an Ebola emergency, but not the kind most headlines suggest. The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 17, 2026, after confirmed cross-border spread connected the outbreak in eastern DRC to imported […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media platforms increasingly spread public health information, but not all of it is accurate. Sharing unverified claims can create unnecessary alarm among the public. Below is a fact-check we conducted on one such false claim. Social Media Posts: “Disturbing news from Ratnapura! Please pay attention to this information for […]
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A viral claim circulating across social media platforms suggests that scientists have discovered cannabis can “kill” hantavirus. However, no credible scientific evidence shows that cannabis can kill or treat hantavirus infection in humans. While some laboratory studies have explored the antiviral potential of certain cannabis compounds against a range of viruses, no reputable medical authority […]
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A claim circulating widely on Facebook and other social media platforms alleges that France has entered a nationwide lockdown because of a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. Some posts suggest that the French government has begun imposing COVID-style restrictions and quarantining the public due to fears of human-to-human transmission. The claim […]
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Hantavirus is a group of rodent-borne viruses that can cause severe and sometimes fatal disease in humans. In recent weeks, public attention has increased following reports of a hantavirus cluster linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean, prompting warnings and public statements from the World Health Organization (WHO). Social media discussions […]
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A claim circulating widely across platforms alleges that an Italian scientist has discovered an enzyme capable of clearing arterial plaque and reversing heart disease without the need for surgery. These posts often present the claim as a major medical breakthrough. However, after reviewing scientific literature, clinical trial data, and credible medical sources, we found this […]
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The viral claim circulating on platforms states that honeybee venom can “destroy 100% of breast cancer in less than 60 minutes.” Given the seriousness of cancer treatment and the potential for misinformation to influence patient decisions, this claim requires careful verification. However, a review of scientific studies and expert commentary shows that the claim is […]
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A claim circulating widely on social media platforms states that U.S. scientists have developed a “universal cancer vaccine” capable of training the immune system to recognize and destroy all forms of cancer. The claim is often framed as a major medical breakthrough that can both eliminate tumors and prevent new ones from forming. However, a […]
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A claim circulating on social media platforms suggests that high-dose vitamin D can help the body convert excess calories into muscle instead of fat, implying that increasing vitamin D intake could fundamentally alter body composition and improve fitness outcomes. However, a closer review of the scientific evidence shows that this claim is misleading. Social Media […]
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