Medical claims, wellness fads, and what the evidence actually supports.
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Ladouceur et al. (2004) used interactive classroom activities to correct erroneous gambling cognitions, including the gambler's fallacy and the illusion of control, among secondary school students.
SOME BS
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The Hungarian National Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition (OGYÉI) estimated in 2023 that roughly 12% of Hungarian secondary school students engage in some form of online betting monthly.
MOSTLY BS
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In 2021, the International Labour Organization stated that fishing has high rates of occupational accidents and work-related mortality compared with other productive activities, especially in artisanal fishing where informality…
HARDLY BS
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Warburg-effect-related metabolic changes in cancer generate measurable biomarkers, including glucose and lactate, that can be used in cancer diagnostic strategies.
HARDLY BS
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In Mexico, cancer accounts for approximately 14% of annual deaths.
SOME BS
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People need to drink extra water to compensate for dehydration caused by drinking coffee.
TOTAL BS
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Most existing approaches to reducing academic procrastination focus primarily on either improving study environments or developing individual self-regulation skills, rather than combining both approaches.
NOT BS
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Environmental factors such as lighting, air quality, physical comfort, and distractions can influence concentration and academic performance.
NOT BS
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Academic procrastination is common among university students.
NOT BS
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Sugar deficiency increases testosterone levels in men.
TOTAL BS
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Reducing dietary intake of added sugar increases testosterone levels in men.
MOSTLY BS
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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
No checks match that verdict.