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Medicare
No, traditional Medicare doesn’t offer flex cards
Health
Yes, some black plastics in kitchen utensils, toys are made from recycled electronics
Items made from black plastics, like spatulas, toys and take-out containers, may contain harmful chemicals from recycled electronics. We VERIFY data on health risks.
Health
Debunking 3 common cold myths
Despite popular belief, cold or rainy weather cannot make a person sick. VERIFY asked the experts to weigh in on this old wives’ tale, and more common cold myths.
Health
No, taking vitamin C at the first sign of illness won’t help fight a cold
Studies have shown loading up on vitamin C doesn’t prevent illness for most people. We VERIFY the real effects of the popular supplement.
Medicare
No, traditional Medicare doesn't offer grocery cards or other non-medical benefits
Some Medicare Advantage plans, which are private health insurance plans not run by the government like traditional Medicare, may offer grocery cards.
Health
Claims suggesting NIH declared that fluoride in water 'reduces the IQ of children' are misleading
Viral posts are taking a recent report about fluoride and kids’ IQ out of context.
Health
Did NIH declare fluoride in water reduces the IQ of children?
Viral posts are taking a recent report about fluoride and kids’ IQ out of context.
Winter Guide
No, drinking alcohol doesn’t help you stay warm in cold weather
Contrary to popular belief, drinking an alcoholic beverage doesn’t help keep you warm in the cold. It actually cools you down instead.
Health
Yes, some snow globes contain a toxic chemical used in antifreeze
“It does not take ingesting more than a few laps of ethylene glycol to potentially be fatal to cats and small dogs,” VCA Animal Hospitals says.
Holiday
Poinsettias’ danger to pets has long been overblown
Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not deadly to cats and dogs. But they still might get sick if they eat the plant.
Health
No, burning scented candles is not bad for your health
Experts say exposure to the chemicals used in scented candles is so low that they pose no significant risk to human health.
Holiday
Safely thawing your Thanksgiving turkey: 5 VERIFIED tips
How long should you thaw your Thanksgiving turkey in the fridge or water? Is it safe to defrost it in the microwave or at room temperature? Here's what we found.
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