Health
Medical claims, wellness fads, and what the evidence actually supports.
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) reduces anxiety and produces a calming effect on the nervous system.
HARDLY BS
Drinking 3 to 5 cups of coffee per day reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
SOME BS
Vaping causes cancer in humans.
MOSTLY BS
The use of antibacterial soaps contributes to the development of antibiotic resistance.
HARDLY BS
Chitosan is widely used in the medical sector for wound healing and drug delivery systems due to its antimicrobial and biocompatible properties.
HARDLY BS
Fast-digesting carbohydrates (simple carbs) are not necessary for human bodily function.
HARDLY BS
Improving sleep quality significantly reduces anxiety and psychological stress levels.
HARDLY BS
Ashwagandha supplementation effectively reduces stress and lowers cortisol levels in humans.
HARDLY BS
Adrenal fatigue syndrome is a recognized medical condition in which overworked adrenal glands produce insufficient cortisol.
TOTAL BS
Cinnamon can cure knee pain within 24 hours.
TOTAL BS
Sugars produced by gut bacteria trigger immune responses that cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
TOTAL BS
Consuming caffeine while cortisol levels are elevated reduces the stimulant effect of caffeine compared to when cortisol levels are not elevated.
MOSTLY BS
A decline in Lactobacillus population in the urogenital microbiota is associated with an increased risk of urinary tract infections.
HARDLY BS
Devendra Fadnavis and Salman Khan jointly inaugurated a room named 'Gram Medical Assistance Fund' at Mantralaya in Mumbai in April 2026 to provide financial aid of up to 2.5 million INR for needy patients across all diseases.
TOTAL BS
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paused diagnostic testing for rabies in 2026.
NOT BS
High-dose turmeric supplements exceeding 2500 mg daily can cause liver damage in humans.
MOSTLY BS
BPC-157 peptide supplements sold online have been found to contain lead and other contaminants.
MOSTLY BS
Oral collagen supplements improve skin elasticity in humans.
HARDLY BS
Super agers maintain cognitive function equivalent to individuals who are 20 to 30 years younger than themselves.
HARDLY BSNo checks match that verdict.