FDA authorized a heart-health claim tied to 25g/day soy protein.
Claim:
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
Health
Medical claims, wellness fads, and what the evidence actually supports.
As of early 2026, Doctronic renewals in Utah require physician review.
Claim:
Doctronic, an AI company, is prescribing renewal medications to patients in Utah without physician involvement.
MOSTLY BS
Fear of public speaking affects about 15–30% of the global population.
Claim:
Fear of public speaking, known as glossophobia, affects millions of people worldwide and can significantly limit personal growth.
HARDLY BS
No published research shows sleeping naked with a partner causes weight loss.
Claim:
Women who sleep naked next to their partners lose weight faster than women who sleep clothed in bed.
TOTAL BS
Olfactory decline correlates with Alzheimer’s biomarkers and higher future dementia risk.
Claim:
Loss of smell (anosmia or olfactory dysfunction) is an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease.
SOME BS
LDL cholesterol crosses arterial endothelium via transcytosis and paracellular transport.
Claim:
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
Lacking social connection can raise premature death risk up to smoking 15 cigarettes daily.
Claim:
Loneliness is as harmful to human health as smoking 15 cigarettes per day.
HARDLY BS
Time management and social support improve university students’ wellbeing and reduce stress.
Claim:
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
Vietnam’s community COVID teams were critical early for surveillance, communication, and support.
Claim:
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 can temporarily raise cortisol, but clinical harm in high-cortisol women is unproven.
Claim:
Fasting is not healthy for women who have high cortisol levels.
SOME BS
Herbal products can cause severe harm, including organ failure and death.
Claim:
Natural herbal remedies are inherently safer than pharmaceutical drugs.
TOTAL BS
Clinical trials show modest anxiety reductions from standardized chamomile extract in mild-to-moderate generalized anxiety disorder.
Claim:
Chamomile tea has clinically demonstrated effects in reducing anxiety symptoms.
HARDLY BS
Meta-analyses show ginger modestly reduces pregnancy and postoperative nausea.
Claim:
Ginger is effective at reducing nausea in humans.
HARDLY BS
Standardized lemon balm extracts can modestly reduce anxiety and promote calmness.
Claim:
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) reduces anxiety and produces a calming effect on the nervous system.
HARDLY BS
Prospective cohort meta-analyses link 3–5 daily coffee cups to lowest cardiovascular disease risk.
Claim:
Drinking 3 to 5 cups of coffee per day reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
SOME BS
No definitive causal link between exclusive vaping and human cancer has been established.
Claim:
Vaping causes cancer in humans.
MOSTLY BS
Triclosan in antibacterial soaps can select bacteria cross-resistant to antibiotics.
Claim:
The use of antibacterial soaps contributes to the development of antibiotic resistance.
HARDLY BS
Chitosan is used in FDA-cleared wound dressings and drug delivery research.
Claim:
Chitosan is widely used in the medical sector for wound healing and drug delivery systems due to its antimicrobial and biocompatible properties.
HARDLY BS
Humans can meet glucose needs without simple carbs via gluconeogenesis.
Claim:
Fast-digesting carbohydrates (simple carbs) are not necessary for human bodily function.
HARDLY BS
Improving sleep quality significantly reduces anxiety symptoms, but stress effects are inconsistent.
Claim:
Improving sleep quality significantly reduces anxiety and psychological stress levels.
HARDLY BS
No checks match that verdict.