Health
Medical claims, wellness fads, and what the evidence actually supports.
Use of Instagram is associated with increased tendencies for depression and anxiety in users.
HARDLY BS
Individuals with MTHFR gene mutations have a higher risk of adverse reactions to vaccines compared to individuals without these mutations.
MOSTLY BS
GHK-Cu delivers copper specifically to mitochondria, enhancing ATP production and cellular energy.
TOTAL BS
N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) supplementation is a proven cure or effective treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia as of April 14, 2026.
TOTAL BS
The recommendation to drink 8 glasses of water per day is not medically necessary for most people.
NOT BS
Vitamin C has a negative effect on cancer outcomes.
TOTAL BS
Drinking warm water hydrates human cells more effectively than drinking cold water.
TOTAL BS
The FDA approved soy protein isolate at a daily intake of 25g despite its own safety committee recommending a maximum of 150mg per day.
TOTAL BS
Doctronic, an AI company, is prescribing renewal medications to patients in Utah without physician involvement.
MOSTLY BS
Fear of public speaking, known as glossophobia, affects millions of people worldwide and can significantly limit personal growth.
HARDLY BS
Women who sleep naked next to their partners lose weight faster than women who sleep clothed in bed.
TOTAL BS
Loss of smell (anosmia or olfactory dysfunction) is an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease.
SOME BS
Exclusion zone water forms on arterial walls and acts as an impenetrable barrier that prevents LDL cholesterol, red blood cells, and other large blood components from accessing the arterial endothelium.
TOTAL BS
Loneliness is as harmful to human health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day.
HARDLY BS
Effective time management and maintaining positive social support networks are key strategies for university students to establish healthy boundaries between study, work, and rest.
HARDLY BS
The 'Community COVID Team' model in Vietnam, which involves local residents familiar with their area, has been effective in epidemiological surveillance, public communication, and social support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HARDLY BS
Fasting is not healthy for women who have high cortisol levels.
SOME BS
Natural herbal remedies are inherently safer than pharmaceutical drugs.
TOTAL BS
Chamomile tea has clinically demonstrated effects in reducing anxiety symptoms.
HARDLY BSNo checks match that verdict.