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Health & medicine fact checks

Explore claims publishers have checked about health & medicine. Read their original ratings and follow the evidence.

13,666 published reviews in this topic

dpaHealth & medicine

Bill Gates finanzierte Biowaffenexperimente zur Übertragung der Vogelgrippe auf den Menschen.

Publisher’s rating: Die Behauptung ist falsch. Bei den fraglichen Forschungen geht es nicht um die Entwicklung von Biowaffen. Sie sollen ganz im Gegenteil die Ausbreitung der Vogelgrippe auf den Menschen verhindern.

The review says the Gates Foundation’s funding supported research to identify H5N1 mutations that could threaten human health, as an early-warning effort—not to develop a bioweapon. It reports that the research aimed to help predict pandemic potential and protect public health.

First CheckHealth & medicine

air fried French fries a healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried ones

Publisher’s rating: Air fryers operate at similar temperatures to deep fryers, but the most significant difference between the two methods lies in the fat and calorie content of the cooked food.

Related reporting says air-fryer French fries use “far less oil than traditional frying.” Another article cautions that “Even air-fried versions can be problematic if the base ingredients are unhealthy,” so the evidence supports reduced oil use but not an unqualified health advantage.

First CheckHealth & medicine

Eggs, fruits, oats are unhealthy breakfast

Publisher’s rating: Instagram videos can be entertaining, but they can be misleading too. A funny video rues about the challenges of eating a healthy breakfast, given that everything, from eggs and oats to bread and fruits, has adverse effects on health.

Medical DialoguesHealth & medicine

Fenugreek, Ginger, and Honey can Cure Asthma

Publisher’s rating: False

The review says there is no scientific evidence that fenugreek, dry ginger, and honey cure asthma, although it notes some potential benefits for lung health and inflammation. It cites medical experts who say these ingredients should not replace prescribed asthma treatment.