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Health
4 Fast Facts about monkeypox
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Yes, ice cream headaches are real
Your brain doesn't technically freeze, but changing the body temperature quickly can cause some pain.
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Yes, ice cream headaches are real
Your brain doesn't technically freeze, but changing the body temperature quickly can cause some pain.
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6 things parents need to know about the baby formula shortage and what to do if their brand is out of stock
What can parents do if their baby formula brand isn’t available? Is homemade formula a safe option? VERIFY answers your questions during the shortage.
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VERIFY | You don't have to restart your vaccine series if you miss the recommended window for your second shot
CDC guidance says it's more important to space out mRNA doses sufficiently rather than get them within in a certain window.
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Missed the window for your second COVID-19 shot? It's OK to get it anyways
CDC guidance says it's more important to space out mRNA doses sufficiently rather than get them within in a certain window.
Vaccines
Yes, there used to be a vaccine for Lyme disease
It used to be possible to be immunized against the common tick-borne illness, but the vaccine's manufacturer discontinued it, citing low demand.
Health
No, health data from most period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA
HIPAA applies to covered entities, like health care providers that conduct electronic transactions, but not most of the period-tracking apps found in an app store.
Pop Culture
There’s a legal reason why you can watch the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial but couldn’t watch the Ghislaine Maxwell trial
Federal and state trials have different rules for cameras in the courtroom.
Government
No, ‘pandemic treaty’ would not give WHO control over governments during a global health crisis
Proposed amendments to international health regulations covered by the World Health Organization does not grant the WHO any new powers over countries.
Health
No, Medicaid coverage is not coming to an end in July
Medicaid existed before the COVID-19 public health emergency and will exist after. But millions may lose coverage once the emergency ends.
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Yes, Thursday during rush hour is the worst time for traffic
As more people are back at work, the traffic in the area can be a pain. However, is there a day that's worse for traffic than others?
VERIFY
Yes, ice cream headaches are real
Your brain doesn't technically freeze, but changing the body temperature quickly can cause some pain.
VERIFY
Yes, ice cream headaches are real
Your brain doesn't technically freeze, but changing the body temperature quickly can cause some pain.
VERIFY
6 things parents need to know about the baby formula shortage and what to do if their brand is out of stock
What can parents do if their baby formula brand isn’t available? Is homemade formula a safe option? VERIFY answers your questions during the shortage.
VERIFY
VERIFY | You don't have to restart your vaccine series if you miss the recommended window for your second shot
CDC guidance says it's more important to space out mRNA doses sufficiently rather than get them within in a certain window.
VERIFY
Missed the window for your second COVID-19 shot? It's OK to get it anyways
CDC guidance says it's more important to space out mRNA doses sufficiently rather than get them within in a certain window.
Vaccines
Yes, there used to be a vaccine for Lyme disease
It used to be possible to be immunized against the common tick-borne illness, but the vaccine's manufacturer discontinued it, citing low demand.
Health
No, health data from most period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA
HIPAA applies to covered entities, like health care providers that conduct electronic transactions, but not most of the period-tracking apps found in an app store.
Pop Culture
There’s a legal reason why you can watch the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial but couldn’t watch the Ghislaine Maxwell trial
Federal and state trials have different rules for cameras in the courtroom.
Government
No, ‘pandemic treaty’ would not give WHO control over governments during a global health crisis
Proposed amendments to international health regulations covered by the World Health Organization does not grant the WHO any new powers over countries.
Health
No, Medicaid coverage is not coming to an end in July
Medicaid existed before the COVID-19 public health emergency and will exist after. But millions may lose coverage once the emergency ends.
VERIFY
Yes, Thursday during rush hour is the worst time for traffic
As more people are back at work, the traffic in the area can be a pain. However, is there a day that's worse for traffic than others?
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