Claim: An Instagram user, unfilteredr3ailty, posted a video claiming toothpaste is “the most poisonous thing to put in the mouth” and that fluoride can “kill the brain.” Verdict: Misleading. Credible scientific evidence does not support the claim that fluoride in toothpaste is dangerous and harmful to the brain. Dentists also confirm that fluoride is an …
Weekly round-up: Trending claims DUBAWA verified this week
For the latest edition of DUBAWA’s weekly round-up, we covered controversial issues that went viral in Nigeria. We also went beyond Nigeria’s borders to provide context for matters of interest…