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Viral social media posts claim that MMR Vaccines cause Autism; Fact Check

Several viral posts and messages on social media and WhatsApp claim that the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella vaccine (MMR) causes autism. The viral posts urge people to refrain from taking this vaccine. It states that there is a link between MMR vaccine and autism.   The viral posts claim that MMR vaccines have the potential to cause colitis and lead ...

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Viral posts claim that eating chocolate causes acne; Fact Check

There are multiple factors that can cause acne and severe breakouts on the skin. These include pollution, water intake, hormones, genetics, and food. However, one food item is notoriously known for causing acne. That is chocolate. Multiple social media posts, skin influencers, and health influencers claim that the consumption of chocolate causes acne. Such claims have been making rounds on ...

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