Health Fact-Checks — Is It True?

Is salt water good for your hair?

Salt water can help add texture, volume, and absorb excess oil, which is why many people like the beach-hair effect. However, frequent exposure can also dry out…

Did dandelion root extract kill 95% of cancer cells in 48 hours?

Aqueous dandelion root extract (DRE) induced programmed cell death in over 95% of colorectal cancer cells (HT-29 and HCT116 lines) within 48 hours in lab studie…

Do standard lagers contain 0.8 to 2 grams of fiber per serving?

The provided content from the webpage only shows a loading error message with no factual claims, but the title and search result [5] reference a claim that stan…

Will Russia's cancer vaccine be available worldwide to patients?

The post claims Russia announced a revolutionary cancer vaccine soon available worldwide as an alternative to current treatments—this is MISLEADING. Russia has …

Did a marine virus jump to humans causing vision loss for the first time?

The post claims a marine virus has jumped to humans for the first time and is causing vision loss. This is TRUE. A covert mortality nodavirus (CMNV) originating…

Were microplastics found in 90% of prostate cancer tumors?

The post claims microplastics were found in 90% of prostate cancer tumors at levels 2.5 times higher than in healthy tissue—this is TRUE. A February 2026 NYU La…

Was a Norwegian patient cured of HIV via sibling stem cell transplant?

A 63-year-old Norwegian man, known as the 'Oslo patient,' achieved long-term HIV remission after a stem cell transplant from his brother, who carried the rare C…

Did American scientists cure diabetes by restoring pancreatic beta cells?

No complete cure for diabetes in humans has been achieved by American scientists restoring pancreatic beta cells. Preclinical studies show beta cell regeneratio…

Does erythritol damage brain cells within hours?

A 2025 study found erythritol, at levels in one serving of a sweetened beverage, increases oxidative stress and damages human brain microvascular endothelial ce…

Is Covert Mortality Nodavirus the first marine virus known to infect humans?

The post claims CMNV is 'the first known case of a marine virus infecting humans,' but this is misleading. While CMNV is the first marine virus definitively lin…