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Health
Yes, New York is limiting levels of potentially cancer-causing chemical in laundry detergent
Health
Yes, a drug-resistant fungus is spreading in U.S. health care facilities
Candida auris is generally not a threat to healthy people, but it poses a danger to people with weakened immune systems. It was first reported in the U.S. in 2016.
Food
Yes, there is a recall on frozen organic strawberries
Frozen organic strawberries sold at stores like Trader Joe’s, Aldi and Costco have been recalled due to a hepatitis A outbreak. Here’s what you should know.
Medicine
Drug companies are lowering insulin prices but it's not $35 for everyone
Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi recently announced plans to cut prices of some of their insulins — but a $35 cap on the medication doesn’t apply to all.
Medicine
Insulin price is not capped at $35 per month for everyone
Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi recently announced plans to cut prices of some of their insulins — but a $35 cap on the medication doesn’t apply to all.
Health
Yes, some eye products have been recalled due to bacteria exposure risk
Health officials are investigating an outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria tied to artificial tear drops that has led to hospitalizations, blindness and three deaths.
Scams
No, Oprah isn’t selling or endorsing weight loss gummies
Scammers commonly promote products that have “miracle” cosmetic or health benefits using fake celebrity endorsements.
Health
Yes, March is a popular month for vasectomies so men can recover while watching March Madness
Many men choose March to get vasectomies so they can recover while watching the NCAA Tournament, experts told VERIFY.
Health
Yes, March is a popular month for vasectomies so men can recover watching March Madness
Most men get vasectomies before the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament. That is so they can recover while watching college hoops.
Medicare
No, the Biden administration isn’t proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage benefits
Many VERIFY readers have asked if the Biden administration is proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage. Here’s why those claims are false.
Government
Fact-checking ads about Biden cuts to Medicare Advantage
Many VERIFY readers have asked if the Biden administration is proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage. Here’s why those claims are false.
Government
Inflation Reduction Act only caps insulin prices for Medicare patients, not for people with private insurance
The original text included provisions that would cap insulin prices for Medicare patients and people privately insured, but the latter failed to get enough support.
Health
Yes, a drug-resistant fungus is spreading in U.S. health care facilities
Candida auris is generally not a threat to healthy people, but it poses a danger to people with weakened immune systems. It was first reported in the U.S. in 2016.
Food
Yes, there is a recall on frozen organic strawberries
Frozen organic strawberries sold at stores like Trader Joe’s, Aldi and Costco have been recalled due to a hepatitis A outbreak. Here’s what you should know.
Medicine
Drug companies are lowering insulin prices but it's not $35 for everyone
Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi recently announced plans to cut prices of some of their insulins — but a $35 cap on the medication doesn’t apply to all.
Medicine
Insulin price is not capped at $35 per month for everyone
Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi recently announced plans to cut prices of some of their insulins — but a $35 cap on the medication doesn’t apply to all.
Health
Yes, some eye products have been recalled due to bacteria exposure risk
Health officials are investigating an outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria tied to artificial tear drops that has led to hospitalizations, blindness and three deaths.
Scams
No, Oprah isn’t selling or endorsing weight loss gummies
Scammers commonly promote products that have “miracle” cosmetic or health benefits using fake celebrity endorsements.
Health
Yes, March is a popular month for vasectomies so men can recover while watching March Madness
Many men choose March to get vasectomies so they can recover while watching the NCAA Tournament, experts told VERIFY.
Health
Yes, March is a popular month for vasectomies so men can recover watching March Madness
Most men get vasectomies before the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament. That is so they can recover while watching college hoops.
Medicare
No, the Biden administration isn’t proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage benefits
Many VERIFY readers have asked if the Biden administration is proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage. Here’s why those claims are false.
Government
Fact-checking ads about Biden cuts to Medicare Advantage
Many VERIFY readers have asked if the Biden administration is proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage. Here’s why those claims are false.
Government
Inflation Reduction Act only caps insulin prices for Medicare patients, not for people with private insurance
The original text included provisions that would cap insulin prices for Medicare patients and people privately insured, but the latter failed to get enough support.
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