Read each of the following passages containing science news and determine (1) what claim is being made, (2) what scientific evidence (if any) is being offered to support that claim, and (3) whether or not you would accept the claim. Explain your reasoning.

Passage 1

MAGNESIUM TREATS DEPRESSION BETTER THAN ANTIDEPRESSANT DRUGS A new option has recently debuted in the medical world. A natural medication that can help treat depression as well, if not better than previous depression medications. This new miracle is magnesium. Magnesium is a mineral that the body naturally craves and recent studies have shown that 248 mg of magnesium per day can lead to an astounding reversal of depression symptoms.

Thanks to a rise in pharmaceutical prices, medication is often pricey and it can be tough to afford necessary medications. Depression medication can cost anywhere from $30.00-$200.00 per month. Over the course of a year this amount can build up to quite an expense. Unfortunately many people can not afford these rises and therefore can no longer afford their medications. One of the greatest things about the recent discovery of magnesium and its medicinal properties is that people can take magnesium for just pennies a day. Magnesium is an effective approach to treating depression and eliminating side effects. It is safer and cheaper than other prescription therapies and drugs.43

Passage 2

CANNABIS OIL (THC, CBD) KILLS CANCER CELLS, LEAVING HEALTHY CELLS IN PERFECT HARMONY Cannabis is without any doubt a miracle treatment for illnesses of all kinds. This is still an important thing to spread awareness of, because the shock waves produced by American enforced prohibition, decades of the drug war, are still being felt around the planet despite states legalizing it.

It is capable of causing cancer cells to die, while leaving normal cells working in perfect harmony....

This evidence goes way back, and you know it was suppressed. In 1974, a research team from the Medical College of Virginia discovered that malignant tumor cell growth in mice was inhibited by cannabis, also in cell cultures.

At the time the Washington Post reported on it, stating that THC "slowed the growth of lung cancers, breast cancers and a virus-induced leukemia in laboratory mice, and prolonged their lives by as much as 36%."

Passage 3

MORINGA LEAVES BENEFITS: 10 SURPRISING BENEFITS OF DRINKING MORINGA For hundreds of years, moringa and ginger were among the top choices for treating various ailments.

Native to India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, the Moringa tree was commonly used in the traditional Ayurveda. Today, however, it is famous all around the world for its medicinal properties.

According to the Ayurveda, the leaves of the tree can effectively treat over 300 health issues as the leaves are a rich source of nutrition and natural energy boosters.

The moringa soothes the body, lowers blood pressure, and treats sleeping difficulties. Plus, this potent natural remedy will cleanse the body from the accumulated toxins.

The moringa contains over 90 nutrients, and provides seven times the vitamin C of oranges, four times the calcium of milk and the vitamin A of carrots, three times the potassium of bananas, and two times the protein of yogurt.