Health & medicine fact checks

Consuming carrots, apple, ginger, fresh parsley, and lemon juice detoxes liver within three days.

Publisher’s rating: User's claim is false

‘We weten inmiddels allemaal dat geitenmelk veel beter is dan koemelk voor een baby’

Publisher’s rating: Niet waar

Saunf, adrak, ajwain, jeera, daalchini drink cures PCOD in 10 days.

Publisher’s rating: user's claim is false.

McDonald's Chicken McNuggets contain silicone oil, which is also used in contact lenses, caulking, and industrial lubricants.

Publisher’s rating: False

The review says McDonald’s previously used dimethylpolysiloxane in its McNuggets’ frying oil, but removed it in 2016. It reports that the ingredient is no longer used in any part of current U.S. McNugget production.

Beyond Burger is inflammatory and lacks essential nutrients found in beef.

Publisher’s rating: Missing Context

The review says the claim is misleading: it finds no clear evidence that Beyond Burger is inherently inflammatory and notes that its protein can provide all essential amino acids as part of a mixed diet. It also says the burger is fortified with nutrients such as vitamin B12 and zinc, while acknowledging that plant-based products can differ from beef nutritionally. [S1]

Whey protein is better for children's growth than malted drinks like Horlicks.

Publisher’s rating: Missing Context

Methi, kalonji and kala chana cures Diabetes in a month

Publisher’s rating: User's claim is false.

هل تحمي أقراص "اليود" من الإشعاعات النووية التي قد تسببها الحروب؟

Publisher’s rating: صحيح جزئيًا

Men should not take the COVID-19 vaccine due to the risk of heart damage.

Publisher’s rating: Needs Context

Stanley tumblers contain dangerous levels of lead that can cause lead poisoning during normal use.

Publisher’s rating: Missing Context

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel “has been plagued with persistent conflicts of interest and has become little more than a rubber stamp for any vaccine.”

Publisher’s rating: Distorts the facts

Drinking overnight soaked moringa water can remove a 10-15 year old pigmentation quickly.

Publisher’s rating: The user's claim is false

Cinnamon, Warm water and Apple Cider Vinegar Can Fix Diabetes Overnight?

Publisher’s rating: user's claim is false

Coney Reyes suffered a stroke and endorsed a recovery method developed by Dr. Enrique Tayag.

Publisher’s rating: Fake

Homemade herbal balls (laddo) made from dried ginger, carom seeds, jaggery, and ghee can relieve migraine pain when taken daily

Publisher’s rating: User's claim is mostly false

Oregano leaves, turmeric and Black pepper drink can get rid of colon cancer and ovarian cysts.

Publisher’s rating: Claim by the user is false

mRNA vaccine technology "remains under-tested."

Publisher’s rating: Misleading

beetroot ice cubes can give you spotless, glowing skin

Publisher’s rating: Mostly False

Safety concerns about mRNA COVID-19 vaccines were "concealed" from the public.

Publisher’s rating: Unsupported

post on TikTok claiming to show news reports about a surge in COVID-19 cases in Uganda in June 2025

Publisher’s rating: False