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Doctors reveal that eating avocados causes… see more

If you’re fact-checking the viral headline “Doctors reveal that eating avocados causes…”, the missing claim is important—but there is no evidence that eating avocados inherently causes a serious disease or health problem in most people. What eating avocados actually does Provides healthy fats and fiber: Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fat, fiber, potassium, folate, and …

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A cardiologist warns: these 5 medications increase the risk of heart attack and stroke in older people (1st comment)

If you’re fact-checking this headline, it needs qualification. There isn’t a universal list of five medications that “cause” heart attacks or strokes in all older people. Risk depends on the medication, dose, duration, existing cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, and drug interactions. Older adults are also more vulnerable to medication-related adverse effects. U U.S. Food and …