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It’s not certain that 87 people a day are dying waiting for care
The data behind this figure has limitations and there are some reasons to suspect the true figure may be lower. Read
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Express front page headline on diabetes is based on flawed research
The research by Diabetes UK makes a big assumption which is poorly evidenced. Read
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We can’t say how many people are ‘hooked on’ prescription drugs
Research by Public Health England into the prescribing of five specific types of drug found there wasn’t enough evidence to say how many people were addicted. Read
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Red Bull and Monster don’t contain bull semen
Taurine in Red Bull and Monster drinks doesn’t come from bull semen. Read
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Life expectancy in the UK isn’t falling
UK life expectancies have been growing for more than a century, but growth has slowed down considerably in recent years. Read
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There’s no evidence that any current vaccines cause cancer
Vaccines go through a number of trial stages to check they don’t have dangerous side effects. Read
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Drinking water at set times does not provide certain health benefits
While it is a good idea to stay hydrated, drinking water at regimented times has no identifiable health benefits. Read
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Being ‘measles free’ doesn’t mean there are no cases of measles
The World Health Organisation says ‘eliminating measles’ means the number of cases in a country is at a level where it can’t circulate easily. Read
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We can’t say patients are waiting over two weeks to see a GP on average
Reports that the average wait to see GPs has passed the two-week mark aren’t based on reliable evidence. Read
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Autism prevalence is up but scientists have consistently found that vaccines don’t cause it
More diagnoses of autism disorders are being made but they are not associated with being vaccinated. Read
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