Health
Medical claims, wellness fads, and what the evidence actually supports.
Blue light emitted from smartphones causes permanent retinal damage.
TOTAL BS
Sugar-free drinks cause cancer in humans.
TOTAL BS
Drinking milk contributes to increased height growth in humans.
SOME BS
Yawning occurs to increase oxygen intake before sleep.
TOTAL BS
Sexual orientation, specifically being gay, is primarily a result of psychological factors or social influence rather than innate biological factors, and it can be changed.
TOTAL BS
Consuming ginger after eating sushi kills most of the parasites that may be present in the sushi.
TOTAL BS
Most adults of Western descent are unable to digest milk due to lactose intolerance.
TOTAL BS
Mandatory childhood vaccination schedules in Western countries cause a significant increase in autoimmune disorders.
TOTAL BS
Exposure to urban air pollution is a direct cause of dementia.
MOSTLY BS
Making abortion free of charge results in an increased rate of abortions being used as a method of contraception.
MOSTLY BS
Frequent airplane travel increases cancer risk due to radiation exposure.
SOME BS
A single night of only 3 to 4 hours of sleep causes detrimental effects on human health.
HARDLY BS
Cold weather exposure causes facial slimming or changes in facial appearance.
SOME BS
Brushing teeth before breakfast is more beneficial for dental health than brushing after breakfast.
HARDLY BS
GLP-1 receptor agonist medications provide proven benefits for cardiovascular disease beyond their use for obesity and diabetes.
HARDLY BS
Swallowed chewing gum remains in the human stomach for seven years before being digested or expelled.
TOTAL BS
Bioidentical hormones are chemically identical in molecular structure to hormones naturally produced by the human body.
NOT BS
Fructose found in fruit and refined sugar have the same effect on cell metabolism.
TOTAL BS
Consumption of processed food causes insulin resistance.
HARDLY BSNo checks match that verdict.