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Malicious Bots and Trolls Spread Vaccine Misinformation

At least half of parents of young children report having encountered negative messages about vaccines on social media.

Blood In Your Veins Is Always Red, Not Blue

Maybe you’ve heard that blood is blue in our veins because when headed back to the lungs, it lacks oxygen. But this is wrong; human blood is never blue.

Study Finds High Arsenic Levels in Bottled Water Sold at Walmart, Target, Whole Foods

“It makes no sense that consumers can purchase bottled water that is less safe than tap water."

Is Vaping ‘Linked’ to Brain Damage, Narrow Arteries, and Lung Damage?

A 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?

One error in one news report can lead to many more.

Does This Cookware or Children’s Toy Contain Dangerous Levels of Lead?

Tamara 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?

A 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?

Leading causes of death worldwide and abortion estimates -- two different measures?

Pinterest Removes Three Prominent “Natural Health” Pages for Peddling Health Misinformation

“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?

A 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’?

An online image highlights the "paternalistic" treatment some women face when they seek tubal ligations.

Is Bovine Tuberculosis Present in Michigan’s Deer Population?

The 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.