A post on X claims that "antibiotics cause sepsis," stating that "a single course of antibiotics raises the risk of developing sepsis by 70 per cent for a year after…
We came across the same graphic being circulated recently across multiple X accounts, claiming that the brush used during a Pap smear is sterilised with ethylene oxide, a substance classified…
A viral post on X claiming that eating raw carrots daily removes excess estrogen from the gut has garnered approximately 2.8 million views. The post also asserts that most men…
A post circulating on X claims that orange juice is "the most anti-inflammatory, anti-endotoxin food known to man," citing a study that purportedly showed it "completely neutralized inflammation from a…
We came across a post on X published on 8 July 2026, claiming that Heinz ketchup has been mandated by the US government to include a “Contains Bioengineered Ingredients” label,…
As record-breaking heatwaves grip much of Europe, we came across a widely shared Instagram post by Pubity, a meme page with over 42 million followers captioned “I know everyone in…
We came across a post on X which claims that brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand (your "wrong" hand) can prevent dementia. Within 24 hours, the post garnered over…
A claim circulating on Instagram and Threads asserts that “a neurologist” recommends sticking your tongue out for 40 seconds, and that doing so eliminates cortisol - the body’s main stress…
We came across several posts across Facebook, Instagram and X claiming that the Norwegian national football team brought 1,000kg of food for the 2026 FIFA World Cup because they did…
A claim circulating on social media and in tabloids warns that creatine - the world's most popular sports supplement - can trigger deep vein thrombosis (DVT), dangerous blood clots that…
We came across multiple posts across X, Facebook, TikTok and Threads claiming that football’s global governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has urged football players to wear…
A narrative has been circulating on X and TikTok since 9 June 2026 blaming Singapore for the weakening of the Indonesian rupiah. The posts surfaced as the rupiah fell to…