Health
Medical claims, wellness fads, and what the evidence actually supports.
Severe COVID-19 infection can increase the risk of faster lung cancer development.
SOME BS
The Apple Watch can predict heart failure with high accuracy using an AI model that analyzes peak oxygen uptake (pVO2) data.
MOSTLY BS
A newly developed drug has demonstrated the ability to reverse cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease in animal models.
HARDLY BS
High sugar intake is associated with a 30% increased risk of developing depression.
SOME BS
Higher cholesterol levels in the body lead to higher testosterone production.
TOTAL BS
Regular humming practice stimulates the vagus nerve.
HARDLY BS
Individuals with Type 1 diabetes have nearly three times the risk of developing dementia compared to individuals without Type 1 diabetes.
SOME BS
Diets high in fast-acting carbohydrates are associated with an increased risk of developing dementia.
HARDLY BS
Exercise Pegasus, a pandemic simulation, either caused or predicted the United Kingdom meningitis B outbreak.
TOTAL BS
Consumption of tomatoes causes inflammation in the human body.
TOTAL BS
Regular use of dry Finnish sauna improves cardiovascular health markers, including blood pressure and arterial flexibility.
HARDLY BS
The United States Food and Drug Administration has approved leucovorin as a broad treatment for autism.
TOTAL BS
A declassified Central Intelligence Agency document reveals the existence of a cancer cure that has been suppressed.
TOTAL BS
Aspartame consumption is harmful to human health.
MOSTLY BS
Motorcycle helmets should be replaced every 3 to 5 years even if they have never been damaged or scratched, due to material degradation over time.
HARDLY BS
Ultra-processed foods account for the majority of calories consumed by American adults as of March 2026.
HARDLY BS
AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, provide medical advice that is consistently reliable and safe for users.
TOTAL BS
Long-term use of wireless earbuds may negatively affect brain function due to electromagnetic field exposure.
TOTAL BS
Eating chocolate every day reduces the risk of heart disease.
MOSTLY BSNo checks match that verdict.