Water: The Miracle Drug-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: This email simply lists some hard-to-believe facts about water such as 75% of Americans being chronically dehydrated, water helping back and joint pain, dehydration contributing to memory problems, and water consumption reducing the risk of cancer. The Truth: While TruthOrFiction.com cannot vouch for the accuracy of all …
Tampax Pearl Tampons Causing Serious Vaginal Problems–Fiction! Summary of eRumor The story is that an unnamed woman who had been using Tampax Pearl tampons for five months had a series of problems including yeast infections. Visits to doctors don’t provide relief. At one point, the woman discovers that fibers from the tampon have …
Do not buy ultra bleach because it has poisons in it. Others have been targeting pet owners saying that the new Ultra Clorox product is both sodium hypochlorite AND sodium hydroxide, which is lye. The eRumor says the lye has been added to make the bleach work faster but is difficult to rinse off surfaces so can be toxic to animals. It recommends against using the product in areas where animals live. It also claims that Ultra Clorox has been “cruelty tested” with animals. Some versions go on to recommend the brands that they feel you should use instead of Ultra Clorox.
The Woman who Died of Paget’s Disease of the Nipple-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: The email tells the story of a woman who went through a variety of diagnoses and misdiagnoses before eventually dying of cancer. The warning is about “Paget’s Disease of the Nipple.” The Truth: According to many medical groups including the Mayo Clinic, …
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A Drug Recall of Some Popular Cold and Sinus Medications that Contain a Substance That The FDA has banned-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: There are several different versions of emails warning against taking medications that contain phenylpropanolamine, which is popular in cold and decongestant products as well as some weight loss products. Some …
Popular substance in cold medications pulled from the shelves-Truth!
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Research has shown that a well-meaning holiday warning overstates the plants’ toxicity.
Using a Steam Iron on Suspicious Letters Could Kill Anthrax–Truth! But Not Recommended! Summary of eRumor:A way to kill anthrax that comes in the mail: iron it with a steam iron. This email says bioterrorism expert Ken Alibek made that recommendation during a congressional hearing. He said that hot, moist steam ironed through …
HIV-Infected Needles Hidden in Soft Drink Machines–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This email is from Canada. It alleges that there are soft drink machines in which are hidden HIV infected needles and when someone sticks a finger into the return-coin slot, the finger is pricked and the HIV virus is transmitted. The Truth: This …
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Progesterex: A New Date Rape Drug- Fiction! Summary of story: Ladies are warned to be cautious when offered a drink by a guy. It may contain a new animal sterilization drug called Progesterex. It is allegedly being used, along with the well known date-rape drug Rohypnol, to disable a woman and she doesn’t …
A chain email used the story of “Kevin Archer” to drum up lazy fearmongering.
