Are ‘Neck Gaiters’ Worse at COVID-19 Transmission Than Foregoing Masks Altogether?
Rumors claimed that using neck gaiters instead of a mask may actually increase the transmission of the coronavirus.
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Does Sunscreen Contain Harmful Chemicals?
In 2019, the FDA proposed a rule that would update sunscreen regulations to reflect current scientific understanding of the effects of its ingredients.
Can You Get Legionnaires’ Disease from Face Masks?
Rumors about masks are getting more creative, but health experts still recommend wearing cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Do Taller People Have a Heightened Risk of Catching COVID-19?
A non-peer reviewed study suggested that height may influence a person's likelihood to become infected with SARS-CoV-2.
Does Farting Negate the Use of Masks to Prevent COVID-19?
It's natural to pass gas, but please don't pass along this meme.
Is Seasonal Flu More Deadly Than COVID-19?
The real point is: Both diseases can kill. And experts warn we may be dealing with them simultaneously this fall.
Do Teens Spread COVID-19 As Fast As Adults?
The findings from a South Korean study came as health officials issued new guidance to reopening schools around the U.S.
Did a Viewer Spot This TV Reporter’s Cancer?
A handful of television personalities have been diagnosed with cancer after receiving a tip from viewers.
Do Grocery Store Receipts Contain Chemicals Linked to Cancer, Infertility?
Grocery store receipts are thought to contain chemicals linked to hormone-related health issues.
Could Mixing Dawn Dish Soap with Clorox Bleach Kill You?
Public health officials urge against mixing cleaning products to avoid toxic results.
Is This a Valid Face Mask Exemption Card?
Exemption cards citing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) encouraged people to defy face mask requirements during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Was the Netflix CEO Arrested on Child Pornography Charges?
False rumors were spread on social media in order to capitalize on heightened panic about pedophilia.
Did the Trump Campaign’s ‘Support Our Troops’ Ad Feature Russian Jets?
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Allegations of Mass Hysterectomies at ICE-Contracted Facility Spark Outrage
Most of the whistleblower complaint dealt with general medical negligence at a Georgia facility, particularly around COVID-19.
Trump Promotes Tweet Falsely Labeling Biden a Pedophile
U.S. President Donald Trump promoted the baseless smear — and the anonymous account behind it — to his nearly 86 million followers.
Was Jacob Blake Charged With Raping a Child?
Online commentators and social media users sought to undermine protests sparked by the police shooting of Blake in Wisconsin in August 2020.