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VERIFYING how a parasitic worm can get into your brain
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No, the Biden administration is not banning portable gas generators
A proposed federal rule would regulate portable gas-powered generators’ carbon monoxide safety systems. An industry group says that could cause a temporary shortage.
National Politics
Biden is not banning portable gas generators
A proposed federal rule would regulate portable gas-powered generators’ carbon monoxide safety systems. An industry group says that could cause a temporary shortage.
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Yes, weather-related pressure changes can impact your joints
Pressure changes can lead to inflammation and swelling in joints, which is why they may feel different in different weather conditions.
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Yes, weather-related pressure changes can impact your joints
VERIFYing the correlation between pressure changes and joint pain, how change in weather pattern/pressure increase or decrease can cause discomfort in joints.
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Reclassifying marijuana could make the drug federally legal with a prescription
The DEA is reportedly planning to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug. This would open the door for the FDA to approve marijuana as a prescription drug.
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No, birth control does not cause infertility
“Using hormonal birth control doesn’t affect your ability to have a baby in the future,” Miriam Cremer, M.D., women’s health specialist at the Cleveland Clinic says.
Medicine
Birth control does not cause infertility
“Using hormonal birth control doesn’t affect your ability to have a baby in the future,” Miriam Cremer, M.D., women’s health specialist at the Cleveland Clinic says.
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‘Shark Tank’ hosts and actor Kevin Costner aren’t endorsing products to treat tinnitus
Several readers asked whether the hosts of “Shark Tank” and other celebrities endorse products like gummies to treat tinnitus, as ads claim. Here’s what we found.
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VERIFYING 3 fast facts about pollen and seasonal allergies
Contrary to popular belief, pollen from flowers isn’t the leading cause of seasonal allergies and you can’t escape pollen allergies by moving to a drier climate.
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No, coughing does not help treat a heart attack
“Cough CPR” can help maintain circulation after cardiac arrest in some cases, but is ineffective for heart attacks.
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Cough CPR trick does not help or prevent heart attack
“Cough CPR” can help maintain circulation after cardiac arrest in some cases, but is ineffective for heart attacks.
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