13/11/2023
The false conspiracy theory about ticks genetically modified to make us allergic to red meat
A TikTok video with over 2 million views has recently gone viral, claiming that Bill…
Vaccines
30/10/2023
What is SIBO and why is everybody talking about it?
A bloated belly after eating, digestive difficulties and abdominal pain are the three main symptoms…
15/05/2023
Bacteria do not wait five seconds to jump onto your food after it falls on the floor
Contamination can occur instantly, and it depends more on the type of food, the type…
There is no proof that cracking your knuckles harms your joints
It does not increase the risk of osteoarthritis, nor does it pose any health risk…
27/04/2023
At-home genetics tests are accurate for determining ancestral origins, but not for predicting diseases
This test can guide the origin of the ancestors, but it doesn't allow clinical genetic…
24/04/2023
NASA has not shown that livestock farming in Argentina does not pollute
NASA has not shown that livestock farming in Argentina does not pollute
17/04/2023
Just because men acknowledge that they masturbate more than women does not necessarily mean they masturbate more
Studies should be interpreted with care, as culture, religious beliefs, or upbringing could bias the…
30/03/2023
It is not safe to change your eye colour for cosmetic purposes
The intervention is discouraged due to lack of studies and the secondary effects observed in…
23/03/2023
The 15-minute city is not a plan to ban people from leaving their neighbourhoods
"No rule can limit ambulatory freedom in a situation of peace", indicate the experts consulted…
14/03/2023
Trident wrappers are not meant for human consumption, contrary to the recent spate of viral claims
The brand has denied the rumor that the gums should be eaten with the paper,…
03/03/2023
Neither Ozempic nor its main active ingredient have been tested for weight loss in healthy people
The drug is used, together with diet and exercise, to reduce sugar levels in people…
24/02/2023
The EU has not asked people to stop eating breakfast as an environmental protection measure
Currently making its rounds on social media is a tweet that has been shared over…