Israel's air strikes have killed many Palestinians in Gaza. Image by EPA PHOTO Gaza population ‘growth’ projections predate recent Israel-Palestine war

Nov 25, 2024 · AAP FactCheck - Ivermectin has not been proven to be more effective than chemotherapy at treating cancer, despite claims on social media. While some lab-based studies have found the anti-parasitic drug shows promise in slowing cancer tumour growth, experts say clinical trials in humans are needed to determine whether it is effective. The misleading claim has been shared widely on social media ...

Oct 8, 2024 · AAP FactCheck - A cream claimed to treat arthritis and other joint conditions has been certified by US health care organisation the Mayo Clinic, a social media post claims. This is false. The cream hasn't been certified or endorsed by the clinic. The claim appears in a Facebook post promoting a "bee venom cream, which it claims can treat orthopedic conditions and arthritic pain. "Introducing ...

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Aug 2, 2024 · AAP FactCheck - Videos of banned naturopath Barbara O'Neill spruiking "anti-aging" supplements on social media are fake. Genuine videos of Ms O'Neill have been manipulated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to make it appear as if she is promoting various substances. Ms O'Neill gives online talks about alternative health remedies, despite being permanently barred from providing ...

WHAT WAS CLAIMED Videos show Donald Trump endorsing a new investment product called Trump Golden Eagles.

Feb 24, 2020 · The Statement The date for Australia Day is controversial but a social media post claims the reason January 26 is the date for national celebrations has been "lost", misunderstood or twisted by the media. A Facebook post from February 1, 2020 makes several claims about Australia Day, including that "Australia Day does not celebrate the arrival of the first fleet", that the 1988 bicentenary ...

AAP FactCheck - Australian retail giant Harvey Norman is giving away free laptops to anyone aged over 25 due to a sorting centre error, social media posts claim. This is false. The posts are part of a scam aiming to collect Facebook users' personal information and financial details. The claims appear in posts on Facebook featuring stock images of stacks of HP laptops. "Harvey Norman decided to ...

Dec 6, 2024 · Astronaut Buzz Aldrin became the second man to walk on the moon in 1969.

Oct 23, 2024 · AAP FactCheck – A study in a prestigious scientific journal proves global warming is a hoax because it found that temperature rises have not surged, social media posts claim. The claim is false. The study found that the rate of global warming has not accelerated since the 1970s, but it did find that temperatures have been constantly increasing. The claim is in a Facebook post sharing a ...