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2025-03-07 16:20:51 UTC - HELPFUL
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There is no scientific evidence that hydrogen peroxide, applied topically or ingested, can treat or cure cancer: https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-hydrogen-peroxide-cancer-326925144576 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323591 The theory behind this claim is based on outdated ideas about cancer & oxygen levels: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2022/02/04/fact-check-false-claim-hydrogen-peroxide-can-treat-cancer/9289706002/ Using 35% hydrogen peroxide as stated is extremely dangerous: https://www.healthline.com/health/hydrogen-peroxide-cancer#claims BIAS: https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/npr-news-natural-news/ https://www.naturalnews.com/042577_cancer_treatment_hydrogen_peroxide_alternative_medicine.html
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