Study Finds High Arsenic Levels in Bottled Water Sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods
24 June 2019“It makes no sense that consumers can purchase bottled water that is less safe than tap water."
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Is Vaping ‘Linked’ to Brain Damage, Narrow Arteries, and Lung Damage?
22 May 2019A blog post selling detox solutions does not a peer-reviewed, scientific study make -- but we took a look at its claims anyway.
Did 250 Scientists Warn that Apple Airpods Pose a Cancer Risk?
28 March 2019One error in one news report can lead to many more.
Does This Cookware or Children’s Toy Contain Dangerous Levels of Lead?
22 March 2019Tamara Rubin, aka #LeadSafeMama, frequently finds high levels of lead in vintage cookware or other household products. What does that mean for you?
Did the Government Censor an Expert Witness Who Changed His View on Vaccines?
21 January 2019A deep dive into some misleading statements contained in a recent “Full Measure” segment produced by Sharyl Attkisson.
Was Abortion the ‘Leading Cause of Death’ in 2018?
3 January 2019Leading causes of death worldwide and abortion estimates -- two different measures?
Pinterest Removes Three Prominent “Natural Health” Pages for Peddling Health Misinformation
18 December 2018“It is our policy to remove anti-vaccination advice and other health misinformation from our platform,” a spokesperson for the company told us.
Did a Hospital Turn Down a Heart Transplant Patient for Lack of Funds?
28 November 2018A Grand Rapids woman posted the denial letter recommending she fundraise $10,000 on social media.
What Are the Requirements for Women Seeking to ‘Get Their Tubes Tied’?
19 October 2018An online image highlights the "paternalistic" treatment some women face when they seek tubal ligations.
Is Bovine Tuberculosis Present in Michigan’s Deer Population?
10 October 2018The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has urged hunters to be on the lookout for signs of the disease, but its occurrence is not a significant risk to the general human public.
How a Weight Loss Company Lured People Into Paying to Join a Non-Existent Study
19 September 2018Chad Tackett claimed his weight loss program was so good that it was part of a university-sponsored study. That the study never existed was the least shady part of the tale.
Are People Attempting to Cure Their Children’s Autism with Bleach Enemas?
4 September 2018A “church” falsely claimed that a form of industrial bleach considered a “sacrament” can cure virtually any disease known to man, including autism.
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Did Donald Trump Say Karen McDougal and Stormy Daniels Reminded Him of Daughter Ivanka?
16 July 2019Both women have alleged in interviews that the president compared them to Ivanka Trump.
Conspiracy Theorists Seem Perplexed by a Photo of Obama and Clooney. Here’s What It Shows
9 July 2019An innocuous photo of President Obama vacationing with actor George Clooney stirred up questions within the conspiracy community.
Is Trump Withdrawing Deportation Protections for Families of Active Troops?
8 July 2019The Trump administration is said to be “reviewing” a program that allows officials to grant protections against deportation to the undocumented family members of deployed U.S. soldiers.
Police Reportedly Asked to Leave Arizona Starbucks Because Customer Felt Unsafe
6 July 2019"To be looked at as feeling unsafe when you have law enforcement around you is somewhat perplexing ..."
Were Betsy Ross Flags Flown at Obama’s Inauguration?
5 July 2019Missing from the debate? The many things that have changed since 2012.