Health
Medical claims, wellness fads, and what the evidence actually supports.
The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB subvariant is lethal and is not easy to detect.
TOTAL BS
Sitting on a cold floor causes ovarian health problems.
TOTAL BS
Cheap synthetic underwear fabrics such as pure polyester or nylon trap sweat and bacteria against the skin more than cotton underwear does.
NOT BS
About one-third of Americans have excess liver fat.
HARDLY BS
In the 1970s, about 5% of children in the United States were obese, and at the time a referenced documentary was made, about 17% of children in the United States were obese.
HARDLY BS
In the Bogalusa Heart Study, about 25% of participants reached a healthy weight as adults and about 75% remained overweight or obese.
TOTAL BS
About 16,000 children participated in the Bogalusa Heart Study over about 40 years.
MOSTLY BS
The Bogalusa Heart Study was a long-term study that followed children's cardiovascular health into adulthood and found evidence that cardiovascular disease can begin in childhood.
NOT BS
Swallowing chewing gum can cause intestinal problems.
NOT BS
A person who previously had chickenpox (varicella) can become a carrier and transmit varicella after contact with an infected person.
TOTAL BS
In the United States, the average adult height of Black people is higher than the average adult height of non-Hispanic White people.
TOTAL BS
Writing a gratitude journal improves psychological well-being.
NOT BS
AI chatbots are suitable for treating mental health conditions and can replace a human therapist.
TOTAL BS
There is insufficient scientific evidence to conclude that depression is caused by neurotransmitter changes in the brain.
NOT BS
Pharmaceutical companies do not promote male contraceptives.
MOSTLY BS
Spending long periods on repetitive mathematics questions on Sparx Maths can lead to frustration and anxiety.
HARDLY BS
Use of Sparx Maths in schools can place excessive pressure on students.
HARDLY BS
A memorandum issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that U.S. states may reduce Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) for people with disabilities.
TOTAL BS
Under thermal stress, elevated cortisol can reduce testosterone levels, affecting sexually dimorphic traits.
HARDLY BSNo checks match that verdict.