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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.
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.
Vaccines

Yes, the CDC is ending its program to provide free COVID vaccines to uninsured people

People without insurance may still be able to get free vaccines through local health departments, community organizations and the Vaccines for Children Program.