One night of 3–4 hours’ sleep measurably impairs cognition, mood, and performance.
Claim:
A single night of only 3 to 4 hours of sleep causes detrimental effects on human health.
HARDLY BS
Health
Medical claims, wellness fads, and what the evidence actually supports.
Cold exposure can temporarily reduce facial puffiness via vasoconstriction, not fat loss.
Claim:
Cold weather exposure causes facial slimming or changes in facial appearance.
SOME BS
Brushing before breakfast is generally preferred to protect enamel from acids.
Claim:
Brushing teeth before breakfast is more beneficial for dental health than brushing after breakfast.
HARDLY BS
Large trials show semaglutide lowers major cardiovascular events in obese CVD patients.
Claim:
GLP-1 receptor agonist medications provide proven benefits for cardiovascular disease beyond their use for obesity and diabetes.
HARDLY BS
Swallowed chewing gum usually passes through the digestive system within 40 hours.
Claim:
Swallowed chewing gum remains in the human stomach for seven years before being digested or expelled.
TOTAL BS
Bioidentical hormones are defined as having the same molecular structure as human hormones.
Claim:
Bioidentical hormones are chemically identical in molecular structure to hormones naturally produced by the human body.
NOT BS
Whole fruit’s fiber-rich matrix slows fructose absorption, limiting harmful metabolic effects.
Claim:
Fructose found in fruit and refined sugar have the same effect on cell metabolism.
TOTAL BS
Higher ultra-processed food intake is consistently associated with insulin resistance markers.
Claim:
Consumption of processed food causes insulin resistance.
HARDLY BS
High-quality reviews show homeopathic remedies perform no better than placebo.
Claim:
Substances that cause symptoms can cure those same symptoms when diluted beyond the point where any molecules of the original substance remain in the solution.
TOTAL BS
Aspirin can relieve general aches, but evidence shows little benefit for DOMS.
Claim:
Taking aspirin reduces muscle soreness.
SOME BS
Hand sanitizer vapor near a breathalyzer can briefly cause false positives.
Claim:
Topical use of hand sanitizer or isopropyl alcohol can cause a positive result on a breathalyzer alcohol test.
SOME BS
Comprehensive reviews find no generalizable nutritional superiority of organic produce.
Claim:
Organically grown produce is more nutritious than conventionally grown produce.
MOSTLY BS
Elite-athlete data shows snowboarding injury rates only slightly exceed skiing.
Claim:
Snowboarding has a higher rate of injury than skiing.
SOME BS
Vitamin C does not reduce common cold incidence in the general population.
Claim:
Taking Vitamin C prevents the common cold.
TOTAL BS
Because most people underapply sunscreen, SPF 50 often provides needed real-world protection.
Claim:
SPF 50 sunscreen is stronger than necessary for most people.
MOSTLY BS
Consistent bed and wake times are linked to lower risks of major diseases.
Claim:
Maintaining a consistent bedtime is important for health.
NOT BS
Shaving does not change hair thickness, color, or growth rate.
Claim:
Shaving hair causes it to grow back thicker and darker than before.
TOTAL BS
Work-related stress is strongly linked to cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders.
Claim:
Work-related stress from office jobs contributes significantly to health issues.
HARDLY BS
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