Health
Medical claims, wellness fads, and what the evidence actually supports.
Giving water to infants under 6 months of age is unsafe and unnecessary.
HARDLY BS
As of April 2026, treatment advances have made multiple myeloma nearly a curable disease.
MOSTLY BS
Low testosterone is the primary cause of low libido in men.
MOSTLY BS
Maca root is scientifically proven to boost libido in humans.
MOSTLY BS
Zinc supplementation increases testosterone levels and improves sexual performance in men.
MOSTLY BS
Having sex at least once a week produces measurable improvements in physical and mental health outcomes.
SOME BS
The oral contraceptive pill universally reduces sexual desire in all women who take it.
TOTAL BS
Use of the oral contraceptive pill causes long-term or permanent infertility after discontinuation.
TOTAL BS
Consumption of walnuts can improve sperm quality in humans.
HARDLY BS
High-protein diets do not cause kidney damage in people with healthy kidneys.
SOME BS
A blood test developed by researchers at the University of East Anglia can detect early-stage dementia with 79% accuracy.
MOSTLY BS
Red yeast rice lowers cholesterol levels in humans.
HARDLY BS
The bacterium Prevotella copri is classified as a pathogen.
TOTAL BS
Common cosmetic ingredients, when used at regulatory-approved doses, are toxic to human health.
TOTAL BS
Dietary intervention is more effective than medication at reversing coronary artery disease.
MOSTLY BS
Eliminating carbohydrates from the diet causes fat loss regardless of total caloric intake.
TOTAL BS
Insulin resistance prevents fat loss in humans.
MOSTLY BS
Elevated cortisol levels do not directly prevent fat loss in humans.
MOSTLY BS
Saturated fat consumption is harmful to human health.
HARDLY BSNo checks match that verdict.