France Is Not Under Nationwide Lockdown Due to Hantavirus

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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What Is Hantavirus? Understanding the Virus, Recent 2026 Concerns, and Actual Public Health Risks

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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Fact Check: No “Italian Enzyme” Has Been Proven to Dissolve Arterial Plaque and Reverse Heart Disease Without Surgery

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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Fact check: Bee venom does not “destroy 100% of breast cancer in 60 minutes”

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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BA.3.2 “Cicada” variant: detected internationally, some immune escape, no evidence of higher severity

A newly identified COVID-19 variant, Omicron subvariant BA.3.2, nicknamed “Cicada”, has drawn attention in global health discussions due to its unusually high number of mutations and potential to evade immunity. First detected in late 2024, the variant has since appeared across multiple continents and is being closely monitored by international health agencies. While early laboratory […]

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Fact-Checked: Viral China’s “Pregnancy Robot” Claim Is False

A viral claim circulating on social media alleges that China will launch the world’s first “pregnancy robot” in 2026, capable of carrying a human fetus and giving birth to a live baby. However, our investigation found that the story is false. Social Media Posts The viral posts typically claim that a “China will launch world’s […]

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No, the Y Chromosome Is Not Disappearing and Male Births Are Not at Risk

Claims have circulated on social media that a recent study has found the human Y chromosome is “slowly disappearing,” raising concerns that male births could eventually cease, suggesting a possible male-less future. However, current scientific evidence does not support the conclusion that the Y chromosome is imminently disappearing or that male births are under threat. […]

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