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Online claims linking GLP-1 receptor agonists to increased penis size continue attracting patient attention. Available evidence suggests perceived changes may reflect weight loss and erectile function changes rather than anatomic growth.

Viral claims described the ketogenic diet as a cure for schizophrenia despite limited supporting evidence. Available research consists of small pilot studies, while established treatment approaches continue to rely on pharmacologic and psychosocial interventions.

Online wellness messaging is reframing nicotine pouches, gum, and patches as cognitive enhancers and dementia prevention tools, despite negative results from the larger MIND trial published in December 2025.

Three recent studies examined associations between vitamin D status and outcomes across type 2 diabetes risk, Alzheimer’s biomarkers, and inflammatory bowel disease in exploratory cohorts.

Melittin, a peptide in bee venom, disrupted cancer cell membranes in preclinical animal and laboratory models, with triple-negative breast cancer cells showing particular susceptibility.

“Americans cannot trust their government. The HHS, FDA, NIH, CDC, and executive branch have collectively jumped the public health shark.” – Arthur Caplan, American ethicist