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Rumor Debunker
That viral health message in your family group chat might be a rumor. Health Rumor Debunker checks health claims against the evidence and tells you what the science actually says.
how health rumors actually spread
Confident, alarming, and wrong
Rumors start with a kernel of truth, get exaggerated in the telling, and spread because caring people share what worries them. Real harm follows when people act on them.
the claim, checked
A verdict and the reasoning behind it
Give it the claim your aunt forwarded. It checks against the evidence and explains whether it holds up and why, in plain language you can share back.
better than "go look it up"
checking done properly, for you
Looking it up well takes skill and time. Debunker weighs the sources and lays out the reasoning, so anyone can tell fact from rumor before sharing it.
Disclaimer: Rumor Debunker provides fact-checking for informational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional for decisions about your care.