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A spoonful of sugar beside a selection of everyday foods on a kitchen counter.

Is it true that sugar feeds cancer?

Cancer cells use glucose, but healthy cells do too. This does not establish that eating sugar directly worsens cancer or that removing it can starve a tumour.

Verdict

Misleading

Verification confidenceHigh

Adult men and women of different ages walking along a street in Riga.

World

Is it true that Latvia is running out of men?

Women outnumber men overall in Latvia, but the imbalance varies sharply by age. Official figures show a slight male majority among people aged 15–49 in early 2025.

Verdict

Misleading

Verification confidenceHigh

Whole and sliced orange carrots on a kitchen counter in natural light.

Health

Is it true that carrots are good for your eyes?

Yes. Carrots provide beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A for normal vision. That does not mean eating more carrots gives you exceptional eyesight.

Verdict

True

Verification confidenceHigh

An anatomical brain model beside a small Israeli flag in a clinical setting.

Health

Is it true that there is no Alzheimer's disease in Israel?

False. Israel recognizes Alzheimer's disease in its national dementia strategy, and public health information documents a substantial dementia burden.

Verdict

False

Verification confidenceHigh

A cup of black coffee beside a meal on a naturally lit table.

Health

Is it true that coffee aids digestion?

Coffee can stimulate bowel activity in some people, but this does not establish that it improves digestion overall.

Verdict

Misleading

Verification confidenceMedium

A game controller beside a clock in a living room at night, with a game visible on a television.

Technology

Is it true that Fortnite stops working after bedtime?

Fortnite has no universal bedtime cutoff. Configured account time limits or device restrictions can prevent someone from playing at a particular hour.

Verdict

False

Verification confidenceHigh

Server racks and cooling pipes inside a data center.

Environment

Is it true that AI uses a lot of water?

AI can have a substantial water footprint through cooling and electricity generation. The amount varies by model, location and infrastructure.

Verdict

True

Verification confidenceMedium

Health

Is it true that the immune system doesn't know about the eyes?

The eyes have immune defenses. Immune privilege regulates potentially damaging inflammation; it does not make the eyes invisible to the immune system.

Verdict

False

Verification confidenceHigh