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Yes, the CDC makes unsolicited phone calls

Health

Yes, the CDC makes unsolicited phone calls

Health

Explaining the benefits between liquid vs pill medication | Expert Interview with Phillip Gerk , Ph.D., Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University

Phillip Gerk , Ph.D., is a professor at the School of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University and explains the differences between liquid vs pill medication.
Vaccines

Autism and the false vaccine conspiracy origin | Expert Interview with Jason Hangauer, Ph.D., Psychologist at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

Jason Hangauer, Ph.D., Psychologist at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital explains the origin of the false autism and vaccine link conspiracy.
Immigration

No, asylum seekers aren’t required to receive routine vaccinations at the U.S. border

Asylum seekers do not receive vaccinations against diseases like polio, smallpox or chickenpox when they arrive at the U.S. border.
Health

Yes, you should wait about 30 minutes to brush your teeth after consuming acidic foods or drinks

Brushing too soon after eating or drinking something acidic can do more harm than good to your teeth.
Food

No, New York City isn’t ‘tracking food purchases’ or ‘imposing caps on red meat’

A New York City climate initiative does not track individual household carbon emissions or footprints, nor does it ban, restrict or limit personal beef consumption.
Coronavirus

Yes, a COVID-19 infection can cause temporary hair loss

Temporary hair loss or excessive hair shedding is normal after a fever or illness, such as COVID-19. Pandemic-related stress is another possible factor.
Coronavirus

Temporary hair loss can be caused by COVID-19

Temporary hair loss or excessive hair shedding is normal after a fever or illness, such as COVID-19. Pandemic-related stress is another possible factor.
Health

Yes, spray sunscreen is as effective as lotion sunscreen, but both must be applied correctly to work best

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends sunscreens that are broad-spectrum, water-resistant and have an SPF of 30 or higher.
Vaccines

No, the CDC didn’t recall the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

The CDC recently announced that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is no longer available in the U.S. because all of the remaining doses expired.
Health

Yes, there are shortages of chemotherapy drugs

More than a dozen drugs used to treat cancer are currently in short supply. That includes some used in chemotherapy treatments.
Food

No, the USDA hasn’t banned chocolate milk in schools

A proposed USDA rule gave two options for limiting added sugar in school lunches and breakfasts: one removes flavored milk offerings, one doesn’t.

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Yes, the CDC makes unsolicited phone calls

Explaining the benefits between liquid vs pill medication | Expert Interview with Phillip Gerk , Ph.D., Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University

Autism and the false vaccine conspiracy origin | Expert Interview with Jason Hangauer, Ph.D., Psychologist at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

No, asylum seekers aren’t required to receive routine vaccinations at the U.S. border

Yes, you should wait about 30 minutes to brush your teeth after consuming acidic foods or drinks

No, New York City isn’t ‘tracking food purchases’ or ‘imposing caps on red meat’

Yes, a COVID-19 infection can cause temporary hair loss

Temporary hair loss can be caused by COVID-19

Yes, spray sunscreen is as effective as lotion sunscreen, but both must be applied correctly to work best

No, the CDC didn’t recall the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Yes, there are shortages of chemotherapy drugs

No, the USDA hasn’t banned chocolate milk in schools

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