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Health misinformation can be dangerous. TruthRadar fact-checks viral medical and health claims against peer-reviewed research, CDC and WHO guidelines, and expert medical consensus. Whether it's a vaccine claim, a dietary trend, or a treatment rumor — we verify it.

2 true0 false⚠️ 1 misleading· 3 total verified
TRUE95% confidenceApr 13, 2026

Did dandelion root extract kill 95% of cancer cells in 48 hours?

Aqueous dandelion root extract (DRE) induced programmed cell death in over 95% of colorectal cancer cells (HT-29 and HCT116 lines) within 48 hours in lab studie

TRUE95% confidenceApr 10, 2026

Does erythritol damage brain cells within hours?

A 2025 study found erythritol, at levels in one serving of a sweetened beverage, increases oxidative stress and damages human brain microvascular endothelial ce

⚠️ MISLEADING85% confidenceApr 10, 2026

Is Covert Mortality Nodavirus the first marine virus known to infect humans?

The post claims CMNV is 'the first known case of a marine virus infecting humans,' but this is misleading. While CMNV is the first marine virus definitively lin

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Can TruthRadar fact-check medical advice or health claims?

Yes. TruthRadar searches medical literature, CDC, WHO, and authoritative health sources to verify specific factual health claims. It does not provide personal medical advice — always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical decisions.

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Vaccine claims are cross-referenced against CDC, FDA, WHO, and peer-reviewed clinical trial data. TruthRadar applies the highest evidence standard to health claims given the potential public health impact.

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