Health
Medical claims, wellness fads, and what the evidence actually supports.
Thousands of people have reported severe side effects from Ozempic (semaglutide), including blindness and organ damage.
HARDLY BS
Topical application of lemon juice lightens human skin tone.
MOSTLY BS
In 2026, the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária, Anvisa) published Resolution 1,834/2026 ordering the recall and suspension of dozens of Ypê-brand products after an inspection found relevant noncompliance in critical stages of the production process.
HARDLY BS
Pfizer Inc. listed hantavirus pulmonary syndrome as a potential adverse event of special interest (AESI) or possible side effect in its COVID-19 vaccine safety monitoring documents for the BNT162b2 (Comirnaty) vaccine.
HARDLY BS
Humans ingest an estimated 250 grams (about 8.8 ounces) of microplastics per person per year.
MOSTLY BS
Researchers estimate that the average person ingests about 5 grams of plastic per week, which is approximately the weight of a credit card.
MOSTLY BS
For a non-pregnant adult, drinking one standard glass of red wine per day increases cancer risk compared with drinking no alcohol.
HARDLY BS
Dihydrotestosterone contributes to androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss) in humans.
NOT BS
A resistance-training program consisting only of front squats, Romanian deadlifts, incline bench press, and pull-ups can maintain overall muscle mass (hypertrophy) in healthy adults when performed with adequate training volume and progressive overload.
SOME BS
In adults under typical conditions, the human brain accounts for about 2% of total body weight but consumes about 20% to 25% of the body's glucose or energy.
HARDLY BS
As of May 7, 2026, the case-fatality rate of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome in the United States is about 35%.
HARDLY BS
South African health authorities reported that the Andes strain of hantavirus was identified in two confirmed MV Hondius-linked patients based on testing by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases.
SOME BS
Two medically evacuated passengers from the cruise ship MV Hondius arrived in the Netherlands for medical treatment after a confirmed hantavirus outbreak occurred on the ship.
SOME BS
At Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Guyana, customs officers should not smell-test or touch an unknown powdery substance during baggage screening because synthetic opioids such as fentanyl can be lethal in microdoses.
SOME BS
Doritos tortilla chips are coated with cheese powder containing disodium inosinate.
HARDLY BS
In India, gallbladder cancer causes nearly 38,000 deaths per year.
MOSTLY BS
In India, fewer than 15% of the adult population uses mouthwash.
HARDLY BS
The FDI World Dental Federation confirms that daily oral hygiene routines, including mouthwash use, significantly reduce the incidence of gingivitis, periodontal disease, and dental caries.
MOSTLY BS
Ultra-processed foods that are high in refined sugars and refined carbohydrates cause spikes in blood glucose levels after eating.
HARDLY BSNo checks match that verdict.