Medical claims, wellness fads, and what the evidence actually supports.
Claim:
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
Claim:
Regular humming practice causes the human voice to become deeper.
TOTAL BS
Claim:
Pseudoscientific treatments are prevalent in modern society and pose a significant public threat.
HARDLY BS
Claim:
Manual therapy is not closely associated with pseudoscience.
MOSTLY BS
Claim:
Manual therapy is an effective, evidence-based practice that provides long-term treatment benefits.
MOSTLY BS
Claim:
Constantly striving to maintain Inbox Zero can reduce focus on important tasks.
HARDLY BS
Claim:
Microwaving food destroys most of its nutrients.
TOTAL BS
Claim:
Pickled cucumbers do not spoil.
TOTAL BS
Claim:
Consumption of seed oils causes chronic inflammation and disease in humans.
TOTAL BS
Claim:
Stainless steel water bottles leach metals at levels that are harmful to human health.
MOSTLY BS
Claim:
Eating raw meat regularly is safe for healthy adults.
TOTAL BS
Claim:
Consuming raw (unpasteurized) milk poses significant health risks to humans.
NOT BS
Claim:
Pasteurization removes vitamins from milk.
MOSTLY BS
Claim:
Consuming a drink made using a 'gelatin trick' can rapidly accelerate weight loss.
TOTAL BS
Claim:
mRNA vaccines can permanently alter or integrate into human DNA.
TOTAL BS
Claim:
Methylene blue has been shown to slow the aging process in humans.
TOTAL BS
Claim:
Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs have contributed to a reduction in United States obesity rates for the first time in decades.
HARDLY BS
Claim:
Storing potatoes in a refrigerator causes them to become carcinogenic.
TOTAL BS
Claim:
Fast food chains add chemicals to their food that are intended to be addictive and encourage repeat purchases.
MOSTLY BS
Claim:
Drinking coffee late in the day can disrupt sleep for many people.
HARDLY BS
No checks match that verdict.