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Why claim HIV is ‘now curable’ misrepresents research
Claim: As of spring 2026, HIV is now curable. Rating: Mostly False Key Points HIV is not curable for the wider population as of this writing, and as a result we've rated the claim mostly false. A small number of individuals have gone into long-term HIV remission, essentially a functional…
Did hantavirus spread between humans before the 2026 cruise ship outbreak? Here’s the history behind the rare cases
Claim: Before the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship in May 2026, the virus had never been known to spread from person to person. Rating: False In May 2026, reports of a hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship sparked concern online after health officials suggested human-to-human…
Did Artemis II astronaut Reid Wiseman convert to Christianity after the moon mission? Here’s what he actually said
Claim: NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman said he became a Christian after returning from the Artemis II moon mission. Rating: False Reid Wiseman did not publicly announce that he converted to Christianity after the Artemis II mission. Social media posts exaggerated his remarks about an emotional moment with a Navy chaplain…
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