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Health
Claims suggesting NIH declared that fluoride in water 'reduces the IQ of children' are misleading
Donald Trump
Yes, gender-affirming care for transgender prisoners was available during the Trump administration
In response to an attack ad, Kamala Harris claimed Trump’s administration followed the law by offering medical care to transgender inmates. That’s true.
Health
No, raw milk is not safe to drink
Over the years, people online have spread the idea that raw milk can improve gut health and treat allergies. But these are myths.
Coronavirus
Yes, you can now get free COVID-19 tests from the federal government
As of Sept. 26, households are now able to order additional free testing kits that detect current COVID-19 variants.
Kamala Harris
Ad claiming Harris supports transition-related care for transgender prisoners needs context
Vice President Kamala Harris supported transition-related care for transgender prisoners in the past, but the policy is not part of her current platform.
Coronavirus
You can order four more free COVID testing kits from government
In late September, households will be able to order additional free testing kits that detect current COVID-19 variants.
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.
Vaccines
Yes, you can get the COVID-19 vaccine and the flu shot at the same time
October is the “sweet spot” for getting flu shots, and for many people it can be convenient to combine their flu and updated COVID vaccines into one appointment.
Donald Trump
There is no evidence of schools performing surgeries to change students’ gender
Former President Donald Trump has falsely claimed multiple times on the campaign trail that public schools are performing gender-affirming surgeries on kids.
Health
No, packages of ramen have not been recalled due to deadly bacteria, as TikToks claim
If ramen noodle products were recalled due to deadly bacteria, federal health officials would post notices on their websites. But the CDC and FDA haven’t done that.
Elections
What we can VERIFY about the Republican Party’s stance on IVF
Former President Donald Trump and several Republicans in Congress have declared their support for IVF. But some have voted against enshrining IVF access into law.
Tim Walz
No, ‘after-birth’ abortions haven’t been performed in Minnesota under Tim Walz
It’s illegal to kill a baby after it has been born in Minnesota, just like it is in every other U.S. state.
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