The Baking Soda Trick: What the Research Actually Shows
A spoonful of baking soda in water is sold online as a shortcut to a smaller waistline. We read the evidence so you don't have to.
Read the fact-check →Fact-checks & explainers
Viral health claims, read against the evidence. We tell you plainly what holds up — and what doesn't.
Why Most Baking Soda 'Recipes' Fail
The viral recipes are vague, and the "one missing ingredient" idea doesn't change the fundamentals. We explain what's really going on.
Read the fact-check →The '10-Second Morning' Ritual, Examined
A quick morning drink is sold as a shortcut. We look at what a morning routine can — and can't — actually do.
Read the fact-check →Baking Soda & Sodium: Read This First
Baking soda is high in sodium. Before you try any recipe, here's what to know about the real risks.
Read the fact-check →Apple Cider Vinegar Before Meals: Claim vs. Evidence
Does a morning shot of vinegar do anything the internet promises? We're reviewing the trials now.
In reviewThe "Sleepy Girl Mocktail": Does It Hold Up?
Tart cherry and magnesium are having a moment online. We look at what the science can and can't support.
In reviewDo "Electrolyte Loading" Trends Actually Work?
Between the sachets and the salt, what does the evidence say the average person really needs?
In review"Metabolism-Boosting" Morning Drinks, Examined
Lemon water, cayenne, green tea — we separate the modest, real effects from the marketing.
In review