The headline “Doctor explains why you should never kiss a deceased person” is attention-grabbing, but the reality is more nuanced. In general: For most people who die from natural causes, the risk of catching an infection from a brief kiss goodbye is very low. However, there are situations where healthcare professionals or funeral staff may …

The headline “Farewell to a legend: Bruce Willis” is often used as clickbait to make people think he has died. As of the latest reliable information, Bruce Willis is alive. He retired from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia in 2022, and in 2023 his family announced that his condition had progressed to Frontotemporal dementia. …

The claim “Having the letter M on the palm of your hand means that…” comes from palmistry, a traditional belief system—not from science. In palmistry, an “M” shape is said to indicate traits such as: Strong intuition Leadership ability Good judgment Success in business or finances Honesty and an ability to detect dishonesty However, there …

The headline “Did you know that drinking water on an empty stomach could be…” is a common clickbait teaser. The truth is more balanced than these posts usually suggest. What drinking water on an empty stomach can do Help you rehydrate after a night’s sleep. Temporarily make you feel more full, which may help some …

The headline “3 Baking Soda Recipes to Burn Belly Fat” is not supported by scientific evidence. There is no reliable evidence that drinking or eating baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) burns belly fat or causes meaningful weight loss. Here’s why: Belly fat cannot be targeted by any food, drink, or home remedy. Fat loss occurs throughout …

The headline “Aneurysm: Signs you shouldn’t ignore” is important, but it can also be misleading if it implies that all aneurysms produce obvious warning signs. Many aneurysms cause no symptoms at all until they become large or rupture. Common types include: Brain aneurysm An unruptured brain aneurysm may cause: A severe or unusual headache Pain …

The headline “The Real Causes of Constant Phlegm and Mucus in Throat and How to Get Rid of It” is only partly true. Persistent throat mucus usually has an underlying cause, but there’s no single cause or one-size-fits-all cure. The most common causes are: Postnasal drip: Mucus from the nose or sinuses drips into the …

The headline “6 Foods that help increase muscle mass” is generally reasonable, but it’s important to know that no food alone builds muscle. Muscle growth requires resistance training, adequate protein, enough calories, and recovery. Here are six foods that can support muscle growth: Chicken breast Rich in high-quality protein, which provides the amino acids needed …

If your vertigo is caused by displaced inner ear crystals, the condition is called Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Tiny calcium carbonate crystals move into the wrong part of the inner ear, causing brief episodes of dizziness when you change head position. Symptoms of BPPV Brief episodes of spinning (usually less than 1 minute) Triggered by …

That headline is partly misleading. Your feet can sometimes reflect health problems that may be related to liver disease, but there are no foot signs that specifically diagnose liver problems. Most foot symptoms have more common causes. Here are a few foot changes that can occur with advanced liver disease: Swollen feet and ankles (edema) …