anti-vaccine-claims-about-the-alexis-lorenze-case-mislead-on-vaccine-risks

Introduction In September 2024, multiple social media posts began appearing on Instagram, claiming that vaccination caused a 23-year-old woman named Alexis Lorenze to become severely ill. These posts commonly included graphic photos of Lorenze’s facial bruising and swelling. Several of these posts can be traced to accounts with large followingsContinue Reading

can-mistletoe-cure-cancer?

Introduction Cancer is a leading cause of mortality worldwide. In 2020, an estimated 19.3 million new cancers were diagnosed and about 10 million people died from the disease[1]. Because of the strong public interest in cancer cures, many claims of miraculous therapies are popular on the Internet. These cures areContinue Reading

are-phthalates-causing-a-decline-in-male-fertility?

Introduction According to an estimate published by the World Health Organization in April 2023, infertility affects roughly one in six (17.5%) adults of reproductive age worldwide. Factors causing or contributing to infertility can occur before birth or develop later in life and are so varied and complex that, in manyContinue Reading