Health fact-checks
Infact's fact-checks in Health, newest first. Each links to a full verdict with a 0–100 accuracy score and cited evidence.
- 67 A baby can't taste salt until it is 4 months old.
- 56 A pregnant woman needs 75,000 extra calories to create a baby.
- 91 Women reportedly get better sleep when sharing their bed with a dog rather than another human.
- 52 Sleeping next to someone you love reduces depression, helps you live longer, and makes you fall asleep faster.
- 74 Hugging yourself can boost oxytocin levels, reduce stress, and increase pain tolerance.
- 40 The text states that in 30 seconds, you produce 72 million red blood cells, shed 174,000 skin cells, and have 25 thoughts.
- 75 The text discusses how people become accustomed to their own body odour and may not notice it until it becomes strong enough to require a deep clean.
- 87 Flowers can lift mood by releasing brain chemicals like Oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin, which trigger happiness.
- 60 The video discusses the impact of borderline personality disorder on children, the potential for misdiagnosis with autism, and the benefits of early intervention.
- 70 The video discusses anxiety as a survival emotion, the nature of panic attacks, and the concept of safety in life.
- 67 A study by Marshall University suggests that consuming 57 grams of walnuts daily for two weeks may significantly reduce tumor growth and breast cancer development.
- 51 The video discusses how body language affects attraction and confidence, citing studies on open versus closed body language, presentation analysis, and the impact of appearing threatening.
- 46 Pomegranate juice is claimed to be the most arousing drink according to scientists.
- 50 The video discusses the effects of growing up with a parent who has borderline personality disorder, focusing on untreated cases and the impact on children from infancy to adulthood.
- 69 The video discusses dissociative identity disorder, its controversial nature, and the use of medications for off-label purposes. It also touches on human social evolution and isolation.
- 74 Donkeys are not waterproof because their coat lacks natural grease, causing their fur to absorb water and potentially making them cold and sick.
- 92 The lacrimal punctum is a small hole in the eyelids that drains tears to the nose, causing a runny nose after crying.
- 91 The text states that the human heart beats about 100,000 times a day, pumps roughly 2,000 gallons of blood daily, and over a lifetime, does enough work to lift a battleship out of the water.
- 38 The text claims there is a medicine that treats people with wine.
- 67 Wearing a necktie reduces blood flow to the brain by 7.5%, potentially causing dizziness, nausea, headaches, and increased eye pressure.
- 54 Regular prayer is said to promote self-healing, and believers reportedly visit doctors 36% less often.
- 71 The text states that the world's quietest room is at Microsoft's headquarters, measuring -20.6 dBA, where you can hear your own heartbeat and bones grinding.
- 76 German emergency departments are overloaded, with 45% full and over 60% unable to transfer patients due to bed shortages. There is a 63% shortage of medical staff. Meanwhile, Germany's defense budget is set to grow to €140 billion by 2027.
- 87 Hugging promotes the production of oxytocin, which speeds up wound healing.
- 91 The text describes a baby's skull having two rows of teeth: baby teeth and native teeth.
- 91 A boy who lost his eye to cancer received a custom prosthetic with his favorite team's logo.
- 53 Double Wood 120 count is competitively priced and listed in NSF’s directory. The latest lot shows 2,542.4 mg MgT, above the specified range, but claims to meet the label. Elemental Mg is within range.
- 86 Lindsay Clancy is charged with murdering her three children. Dr. K, a YouTuber, is criticized for supporting her and for his business practices. Clancy had a history of psychiatric issues. A GoFundMe related to her case raised $1.7 million.
- 78 The text discusses findings on GLP-1 receptor agonists, including no causal link to suicidal ideation, reduced risks of suicidal behavior, and potential psychiatric effects in certain populations.
- 20 Vapocept supplements were created by Elon Musk researchers to enhance cognitive function and reduce memory loss.
- 68 Yamabishitaki can increase mental clarity.
- 38 The text claims that inhaling 'VapoRub' can produce mental clarity.
- 56 The text questions if cadmium causes memory loss in the brain.
- 88 Living near an ocean view can reduce stress due to the calming effect of blue color, unaffected by age, income, or neighborhood.
- 81 Severe morning neuroglycopenia from nocturnal insulin surges activates hypothalamic orexinergic pathways, impairing prefrontal cortex functions and motor initiation, while noradrenergic projections maintain sensory arousal, creating sensory clarity with physical lethargy.
- 77 The text describes the effects of stimulant medication during the first 3 hours, highlighting somatic-cognitive decoupling, sensory clarity, task initiation issues, and sympathetic nervous system adaptation.
- 48 Farting is claimed to reduce high blood pressure and benefit overall health.
- 78 Neuroimaging and EEG studies show that guided relaxation shifts brain waves, reduces autonomic tone, restores dopamine levels, and avoids sleep inertia.
- 87 The text states that 73% to 78% of individuals with ADHD have a circadian phase delay, with a 1.5-hour delay in melatonin secretion.
- 86 Sleeping on your stomach increases the likelihood of having sexual dreams.
- 84 The website lists President Trump's achievements for the faith community, including establishing the White House Faith Office, protecting religious liberty, and launching investigations into government weaponization.
- 48 The text includes claims about the economy being stronger, crime rates decreasing, a new healthcare plan, the US military's strength, and unemployment rates being historically low.
- 56 Japanese people over 70 work in high radiation areas to protect younger people from exposure, as radiation-related cancer can take 20-30 years to develop.
- 46 Drinking a glass of water is claimed to reduce the brain's urge to cry.
- 66 James Barry, a British military surgeon, was discovered after death to be Margaret Ann Bulkley, a woman who lived as a man to pursue medicine. Barry's work improved military medical practices and challenges gender norms.
- 91 Headphones can cause partial or complete hearing loss.
- 68 The text claims that sucking on a female's nipples can cause irregularities in periods and is an unreliable contraception method. It states that this action releases prolactin, making the body think there is a suckling infant, which may delay the next period.
- 56 Psychiatrists in the US must respond within 48 hours regarding patient medication issues.
- 80 Robert Liston, a British surgeon, performed a surgery where he accidentally cut off an assistant's fingers, leading to the deaths of the patient, the assistant, and a spectator, resulting in a 300% mortality rate.
- 91 Cotard's syndrome is a rare disorder where a person believes they are dead or do not exist.
- 68 The text claims that the Russell viper's bite can cause reverse puberty in some cases.
- 88 People can die of a broken heart, and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a condition where heart muscles weaken due to extreme stress.
- 91 Strawberries are claimed to have more vitamin C than oranges.
- 58 The text claims that organs know their order, surgeons don't replace them exactly, and organs self-organize after surgery.
- 91 In the 1950s, smoking was prevalent in the United States, with advertisers promoting cigarettes as healthy and using phrases like 'doctors recommend.' Cigarettes are considered the world's deadliest consumer product.
- 45 A genealogy reveals an Irish ancestor died after a confrontation at a gypsy camp, and the speaker's grandfather, who played at Notre Dame, had a significant head injury and was known for aggressive behavior.
- 91 The text states that the clitoris has between 8,000 and 15,000 nerve endings, while the penis has about 4,000 nerve endings.
- 58 The text outlines failure mechanisms and effects of supplements like Magnesium Glycinate, Standalone Glycine, L-Theanine, and Oral GABA.
- 60 The text discusses the risks of using certain compounds in ADHD treatment, highlighting potential adverse effects on sleep and neurological function.
- 85 The text discusses the complex relationship between vaping nicotine and depression, highlighting research that shows vaping can worsen depression and that depression can lead to vaping. It cites studies and reports indicating a bidirectional relationship and the potential for nicotine to exacerbate depressive symptoms.
- 12 The text questions if wearing contacts overnight will cause eye color to disappear.
- 65 Batophobia is a fear of the deep, potentially linked to water accidents and resulting emotional distress.
- 85 The text discusses the palmaris longus muscle, noting that about 15% of people lack it, it doesn't affect grip strength, evolution is erasing it, it was important for climbing, and surgeons use it in surgeries.
- 91 Phylophobia is the fear of falling in love or becoming attached to another person.
- 91 Scientists have found that petting dogs is beneficial for health by decreasing stress levels and increasing happiness hormones.
- 73 Polycoria is a rare eye condition with multiple pupillary openings, while pseudopolycoria involves iris defects creating extra pupil appearances. True polycoria has functional extra pupils, and an eye exam is needed to differentiate between the two.
- 91 Fat is converted to carbon dioxide and exhaled, with 84% of lost fat leaving the body this way.
- 39 The text questions whether dishwasher detergent causes cancer.
- 68 Holding in too many farts may cause gas to be reabsorbed and exhaled in breath.
- 91 Between 1917 and 1940, the cure for patients with syphilis was to give them malaria.
- 74 Dr. Jordan Peterson experienced a severe adverse reaction to benzodiazepines, which are commonly prescribed psychiatric medications. Benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction has been recently identified. Dr. Peterson was accused of sexual misconduct due to turning his wedding ring.
- 91 Testicles produce several million sperm per day, approximately 1,500 per second.
- 95 Phantosmia is described as smelling something that isn't present.
- 48 Too much magnesium can cause muscle cramps and spasms.
- 91 Ablutophobia is a fear of bathing, recognized as an anxiety disorder, causing panic and affecting hygiene. Therapy can help manage it.
- 84 The text claims that teeth are the only part of the skeleton that we clean.
- 76 The text states that there are more fat people than hungry people globally, and 30% of the population is obese.
- 91 Sleep debt can worsen vision, impair driving, and cause memory issues. Long-term effects include obesity, insulin resistance, and heart disease.
- 42 The text claims that being in complete darkness for more than 3 days can cause permanent blindness.
- 85 Oxygen is essential for human life and also contributes to cell oxidation, leading to aging.
- 63 The text suggests that experiencing unpleasant odors during sleep may lead to negative dreams.
- 63 Trump opposes a $1.5 trillion spending bill he says prioritizes immigrants over Americans, sparking debate on healthcare benefits for undocumented immigrants and fiscal priorities.
- 91 Sweat itself does not smell; the odor is caused by bacteria.
- 50 The text claims that male seminal fluid acts as an antidepressant for women.
- 76 Researchers link persistent excess mortality in Europe to pandemic effects, noting lower life expectancy in Germany, France, and the Netherlands. Eastern Europe saw a significant drop during 2021, but no current excess mortality. Jonas Schöley denies a link to vaccination.
- 55 Carrots are claimed to prevent the destruction of brain cells.
- 52 Short women are claimed to be more fertile, leading to greater attraction from men.
- 58 Sonam Wangchuk announced an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, was forcibly evacuated by Delhi Police, experienced a life-threatening drop in potassium levels, lost 11 kilograms, and the strike lasted 42 days.
- 48 The text questions if it is okay to reuse plastic Gatorade bottles for drinking.
- 64 The text describes a prototype wheelchair model advertised in 1878 by Dr. Clark, designed to help people with spinal problems walk for short periods.
- 53 Hematogen is made from cattle blood and contains black food albumin. Honey, condensed milk, and ascorbic acid are added to improve taste.
- 91 The tongue is the fastest healing part of the body due to saliva promoting wound healing.
- 91 The text states that without constant regeneration of stomach lining cells, self-digestion would occur.
- 66 The text questions if Amy Acton missed a COVID meeting due to tripping over a dog gate.
- 91 The text describes a procedure called 'Trauma Handshake' involving rectal examination to check brain control over the anal sphincter.
- 92 Clitoria ternatea is named after the human clitoris, and its flowers can be used to make tea.
- 37 Swallowing requires precise neuromuscular coordination, involving the palate and larynx, to prevent food from entering the airway and cutting off oxygen.
- 20 The text suggests that the gender assigned at birth can be influenced by the sexual position during conception.
- 27 The text claims that some men only produce Y sperm and some only produce X sperm.
- 94 Koalas carry Chlamydia.
