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Science
No, there is not a doorway on Mars, like viral posts suggest
Some people on Twitter are saying NASA photos show a doorway on Mars. It’s actually a rock formation.
Science
No, video with gigantic moon does not depict what moon actually looks like over North Pole
A viral video created with computer graphics claims to be a real depiction of the moon rising and setting at the North Pole.
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, you can’t get free Similac or Enfamil baby formula if you call customer service
People can’t get six free cans of baby formula by calling Similac or Enfamil customer service, as social media posts claim.
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.
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.
Health
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
Yes, certain birth control pills can lead to blood clots and stroke
“The risk is real," explained Dr. Sujatha Reddy. "But it's very, very small."
Health
No, parents shouldn’t feed babies age 6-12 months cow’s milk except in an emergency
Cow’s milk shouldn’t be given to babies who are 6 to 12 months old, except in an emergency where every other option has been exhausted.
Science
No, there is not a doorway on Mars, like viral posts suggest
Some people on Twitter are saying NASA photos show a doorway on Mars. It’s actually a rock formation.
Science
No, video with gigantic moon does not depict what moon actually looks like over North Pole
A viral video created with computer graphics claims to be a real depiction of the moon rising and setting at the North Pole.
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, you can’t get free Similac or Enfamil baby formula if you call customer service
People can’t get six free cans of baby formula by calling Similac or Enfamil customer service, as social media posts claim.
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.
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.
Health
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
Yes, certain birth control pills can lead to blood clots and stroke
“The risk is real," explained Dr. Sujatha Reddy. "But it's very, very small."
Health
No, parents shouldn’t feed babies age 6-12 months cow’s milk except in an emergency
Cow’s milk shouldn’t be given to babies who are 6 to 12 months old, except in an emergency where every other option has been exhausted.
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