Medical claims, wellness fads, and what the evidence actually supports.
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Hantaviruses can be transmitted to humans through inhalation of aerosolized particles from infected rodent urine, droppings, or saliva.
NOT BS
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Based on an oral LD50 greater than 2000 mg/kg body weight, EJUPAX is classified under the Globally Harmonized System as acute oral toxicity Category 5 with hazard statement H303 ("May be harmful if swallowed").
TOTAL BS
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Some controlled studies report no statistically significant adult mosquito mortality from citronella-based repellents.
MOSTLY BS
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Citronella oil has adulticidal effects on adult mosquitoes, other flying insects, and cockroaches.
MOSTLY BS
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Urban architecture affects the psychological well-being of city residents.
HARDLY BS
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Thousands of people have reported severe side effects from Ozempic (semaglutide), including blindness and organ damage.
HARDLY BS
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Topical application of lemon juice lightens human skin tone.
MOSTLY BS
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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…
HARDLY BS
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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
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Humans ingest an estimated 250 grams (about 8.8 ounces) of microplastics per person per year.
MOSTLY BS
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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
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For a non-pregnant adult, drinking one standard glass of red wine per day increases cancer risk compared with drinking no alcohol.
HARDLY BS
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Dihydrotestosterone contributes to androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss) in humans.
NOT BS
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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…
SOME BS
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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
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As of May 7, 2026, the case-fatality rate of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome in the United States is about 35%.
HARDLY BS
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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
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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
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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
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Doritos tortilla chips are coated with cheese powder containing disodium inosinate.
HARDLY BS
No checks match that verdict.