Health
Medical claims, wellness fads, and what the evidence actually supports.
Consuming pineapple core around the time of embryo transfer increases the success rate of IVF implantation.
TOTAL BS
It takes exactly 21 days to form a new habit.
TOTAL BS
Screen time before bed has a negative effect on sleep quality.
HARDLY BS
Intermittent fasting slows down human metabolism.
TOTAL BS
Infertility is primarily caused by factors related to women rather than men.
TOTAL BS
Countries with universal healthcare systems have worse overall health outcomes compared to the United States.
TOTAL BS
GLP-1 receptor agonists produce net positive health outcomes that may exceed the negative side effects commonly highlighted in media coverage.
HARDLY BS
It is recommended to continue performing an exercise even if performance is reduced by half compared to the previous week, provided that other fatigue markers and performance on similar exercises are normal.
MOSTLY BS
Regular humming practice causes the human voice to become deeper.
TOTAL BS
Pseudoscientific treatments are prevalent in modern society and pose a significant public threat.
HARDLY BS
Manual therapy is not closely associated with pseudoscience.
MOSTLY BS
Manual therapy is an effective, evidence-based practice that provides long-term treatment benefits.
MOSTLY BS
Constantly striving to maintain Inbox Zero can reduce focus on important tasks.
HARDLY BS
Microwaving food destroys most of its nutrients.
TOTAL BS
Pickled cucumbers do not spoil.
TOTAL BS
Consumption of seed oils causes chronic inflammation and disease in humans.
TOTAL BS
Stainless steel water bottles leach metals at levels that are harmful to human health.
MOSTLY BS
Eating raw meat regularly is safe for healthy adults.
TOTAL BS
Consuming raw (unpasteurized) milk poses significant health risks to humans.
NOT BSNo checks match that verdict.