Medical claims, wellness fads, and what the evidence actually supports.
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Most studies reporting benefits of collagen supplements are funded by the supplement industry or by researchers with financial ties to the supplement industry.
SOME BS
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COVID-19 vaccines cause sudden death in young, healthy people.
TOTAL BS
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The SARS-CoV-2 BA.3.2 variant has significant immune escape potential and has been confirmed in 23 countries.
HARDLY BS
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ImmunityBio's drug N-803 (anktiva) is being investigated or has demonstrated efficacy in treating, curing, or preventing cancer types beyond bladder cancer.
NOT BS
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Fathers are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with depression and stress-related disorders one year or more after the birth of a child than during the pregnancy period.
MOSTLY BS
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Taking caffeine before a period of sleep deprivation can fully restore social memory function that would otherwise be impaired.
SOME BS
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The diabetes drug metformin can suppress HIV replication, keep the virus dormant, and enable long-term remission without the need for daily antiretroviral therapy.
TOTAL BS
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Med beds are medically validated devices that can cure serious diseases using energy or frequency-based healing methods.
TOTAL BS
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Waking a person who is sleepwalking can cause a heart attack or serious physical harm.
TOTAL BS
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An artificial intelligence model can detect early-stage breast cancer with approximately 94% accuracy, surpassing the average performance of radiologists.
MOSTLY BS
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Metformin can keep HIV in a dormant state by blocking the DDIT4 gene.
TOTAL BS
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Holding in a sneeze can have negative health effects.
NOT BS
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Heating olive oil produces carcinogenic compounds that pose a cancer risk to humans.
MOSTLY BS
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Severe COVID-19 infection can increase the risk of faster lung cancer development.
SOME BS
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The Apple Watch can predict heart failure with high accuracy using an AI model that analyzes peak oxygen uptake (pVO2) data.
MOSTLY BS
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A newly developed drug has demonstrated the ability to reverse cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease in animal models.
HARDLY BS
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High sugar intake is associated with a 30% increased risk of developing depression.
SOME BS
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Higher cholesterol levels in the body lead to higher testosterone production.
TOTAL BS
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Regular humming practice stimulates the vagus nerve.
HARDLY BS
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Individuals with Type 1 diabetes have nearly three times the risk of developing dementia compared to individuals without Type 1 diabetes.
SOME BS
No checks match that verdict.