VERIFY Fact Check |
No, it’s not dangerous to swim within 30 minutes of eating
Food
Verifying 5 common food claims
Food
No, putting raw onions in your room or on your feet won’t cure your cold
Food
Refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for 4 days
Holiday
No, carrots will not improve your vision — but they are good for eye health
Food
No, the nutrients in potatoes and apples aren’t all in the skin
Food
No, gum won’t take seven years to digest
Food
No, eating turkey does not make you sleepy
Holiday
No, hot food doesn’t need to cool down before going in the fridge
Food
It’s not safe for babies to drink water before they’re 6 months old
Health
No, drug manufacturer Eli Lilly is not making insulin free
Medicine
The flu is an epidemic in the US, and that normally happens each year
Health
Most flu shots do not contain mercury
Vaccines
No, Boston University didn’t create a COVID strain with a human mortality rate of 80%
Coronavirus
If you need help voting, it’s legal for someone to assist you
Elections
