Health
Medical claims, wellness fads, and what the evidence actually supports.
The "calories in, calories out" (CICO) model is an oversimplification of the metabolic processes that govern fat loss and fat accumulation in the human body.
HARDLY BS
Touching paper receipts can have harmful health effects due to chemical exposure.
SOME BS
Watching the sunset supports the human circadian rhythm by promoting sleepiness.
MOSTLY BS
Lipoprotein(a) is a causative factor for atherosclerosis.
NOT BS
Combining protein with fruit as a carbohydrate source is the optimal macronutrient pairing for human metabolic function.
MOSTLY BS
Consuming dietary fiber removes toxins from the human body.
SOME BS
The prevalence of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding oral rehydration solution (ORS) in Ethiopia as of April 2026 is documented in recent studies.
HARDLY BS
Using potato soap to bleach (lighten) the skin causes side effects.
SOME BS
Pandan leaves have health benefits for humans.
HARDLY BS
RIPPED FREAK 2.0, a supplement produced by PharmaFreak, increases metabolic rate and supports fat loss in individuals who are already following a structured training and nutrition routine.
MOSTLY BS
Dove soap contains ingredients that are unsafe or harmful for regular use.
MOSTLY BS
A 2025 study at Babol University of Medical Sciences in Iran found that 64.6% of medical science students exhibited depressive symptoms as measured by the DASS-21 scale.
TOTAL BS
Improving mitochondrial function and increasing mitochondrial biogenesis contribute to healthier aging and improved cellular function in humans.
HARDLY BS
Ultrasound estimated fetal weight has a specific diagnostic accuracy in detecting fetal growth restriction.
HARDLY BS
Vitamin A can cure measles.
TOTAL BS
Mutations in the PRSS1 gene are strongly associated with hereditary pancreatitis and lead to increased intrapancreatic trypsin activity.
HARDLY BS
The European Union banned antibacterial growth promoters in poultry and livestock feed in 2006 due to public health concerns.
NOT BS
Platelet indices can be used to monitor the progression and outcomes of sepsis, including recovery or death, in neonates and children.
HARDLY BS
Russia has administered the first personalized cancer vaccine to human patients.
MOSTLY BSNo checks match that verdict.