Health
Medical claims, wellness fads, and what the evidence actually supports.
Consuming a drink made using a 'gelatin trick' can rapidly accelerate weight loss.
TOTAL BS
mRNA vaccines can permanently alter or integrate into human DNA.
TOTAL BS
Methylene blue has been shown to slow the aging process in humans.
TOTAL BS
Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs have contributed to a reduction in United States obesity rates for the first time in decades.
HARDLY BS
Storing potatoes in a refrigerator causes them to become carcinogenic.
TOTAL BS
Fast food chains add chemicals to their food that are intended to be addictive and encourage repeat purchases.
MOSTLY BS
Drinking coffee late in the day can disrupt sleep for many people.
HARDLY BS
Bottled water is generally safer to drink than tap water in most European countries as of March 4, 2026.
TOTAL BS
Pregnant women should avoid eating crab due to health risks.
TOTAL BS
Exposure therapy is considered one of the most effective treatments for phobias.
NOT BS
Tennis balls can cause significant dental wear in dogs, a condition sometimes referred to as 'tennis ball mouth'.
HARDLY BS
The contraceptive pill has been officially classified as a top-tier carcinogen.
SOME BS
Coffee is the most widely consumed psychoactive drug in the world.
HARDLY BS
Sleeping extra hours on weekends can fully compensate for sleep deprivation accumulated during the week.
TOTAL BS
The placebo effect can occur even when individuals are aware they are receiving a placebo.
NOT BS
Wearing a mask for long periods lowers oxygen levels in the wearer.
MOSTLY BS
5G towers emit radiation that causes cancer in humans.
TOTAL BS
Professional football players have a higher incidence of dementia compared to the general population.
HARDLY BS
Adjusting foot placement significantly changes muscle recruitment in exercises such as squats, leg presses, and hip thrusts despite biomechanical similarity.
SOME BSNo checks match that verdict.