Health

“Former president Rodrigo Duterte "never ordered the killing of drug pushers.”

Vera Files says: On several occasions, at least once a year since 2016, Duterte made public statements authorizing law enforcers to kill drug suspects, particularly those who are resisting arrest and fighting back.

“In an open letter written by Dr. Devi Shetty, he called on people to gather at the Governor’s residence of each state with a petition to oppose the recently proposed health care service tax which he labels as a ‘Misery tax’”

FACTLY says: This letter was indeed written by Dr. Devi Shetty, but in 2011 when the then Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee proposed to levy a service tax of 5% on the healthcare services provided by hospitals with 25 or more beds w…

“A nurse took a photo of a bird and a patient who fed the bird every day before being admitted to the hospital.”

“C.T Scan, MRI, X’RAYS will be the story of the past. New digital technology has arrived. Now Doctors can see your body live on screen. Look at this video.”

“Because the Covid shots are still manufactured under the Emergency Use Authorization, they can change up to 49% of the ingredients without FDA approval.”

PolitiFact says: COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers cannot alter their ingredients or formulas without federal approval, regardless of their status, experts said.

“Biden admin negotiates deal to give WHO authority over US pandemic policies.”

PolitiFact says: A draft of a World Health Organization accord on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response doesn’t enable WHO to dictate pandemic responses to the U.S. or any country.

“Recent investigations have found that using Tylenol during pregnancy significantly increases the likelihood of children developing autism and ADHD.”

FactCheck.org says: There's no strong evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy causes autism or ADHD in children. Expert groups continue to recommend use of the drug during pregnancy when necessary and in consultation with a doctor.

“Richard Belzer died because of a COVID-19 vaccine.”

“CDC Dep. Dir. Tom Shimabukuro Admits COVID Vaccines Are Causing ‘Debilitating Illnesses’”

FactCheck.org says: Shimabukuro was simply acknowledging that some people have reported debilitating conditions following vaccination to VAERS. He was not saying that those conditions were caused by COVID-19 vaccination.

“The dog dewormer fenbendazole can cure cancer in humans.”

PolitiFact says: The National Cancer Institute said it has no evidence that supports the claim. The Food and Drug Administration has not approved fenbendazole to treat or prevent cancer in humans.

“A photo depicting Hun Sen laying on a hospital bed was posted by a Facebook user with the claim “R.I.P Hun Sen”. This post has been reacted with many mixed comments and shared by Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, after checking a Google Reverse Image, it proves that the above post is false.”

“At the World Economic Forum, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel admitted that his company produced 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in 2019, before the pandemic started.”

PolitiFact says: Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel was not referring to COVID-19 vaccine doses when he said the company produced 100,000 doses in 2019. Moderna collaborated with NIH in January 2020 to develop a vaccine against COVID-19.

“House Speaker Kevin McCarthy refused to allow Rep. Jamie Raskin to wear his head coverings on the House floor while undergoing treatment for cancer.”

FactCheck.org says: The posts misinterpret a joke Raskin made, and Raskin said McCarthy has been supportive of his wearing a head covering.

“Photos show someone in a President Joe Biden mask at the State of the Union.”

“The Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl win has been “put on hold as NFL plans to launch an investigation on possible (performance-enhancing drug) use by Patrick Mahomes during halftime.”

PolitiFact says: The NFL has not announced an investigation into Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for suspected use of performance-enhancing drugs.

“Lung Cleaner Tritydo is an FDA-approved product that can manage asthma, treat bronchitis, pneumonia, COVID-19, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It can also prevent lung cancer, and treat dry cough and sore throat, fluid buildup in the lungs, a collapsed lung, and shortness of breath.”

“Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel Admits Company Produced 100,000 COVID-19 Doses in 2019 Before The Pandemic Started.”

FactCheck.org says: Moderna’s CEO said in January that the company’s total production in 2019 was “100,000 dose,” referring to all its vaccines and therapeutics. Moderna’s first batch of COVID-19 vaccines wasn’t ready until February 2020.

“celebrities calling for a total Hollywood strike until everyone gets vaccinated”

“Covid left its scars, like the spike in violent crime in 2020 — the first year of the pandemic.”

Washington Post says: Biden suggested covid led to a spike in violence but there are other factors

“Tamarind and sugar can cure headache”