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FDA head Robert Califf battles misinformation — sometimes with fuzzy facts

FDA head Robert Califf battles misinformation — sometimes with fuzzy facts

By Darius Tahir • July 24, 2023
Where do the GOP candidates stand on a federal abortion ban?

Where do the GOP candidates stand on a federal abortion ban?

By Sevana Wenn • July 6, 2023
All abortion bans include exceptions for a mother’s life. But are they working?

All abortion bans include exceptions for a mother’s life. But are they working?

By Sofia Bliss-Carrascosa • June 23, 2023
Fact-check: Does milk consumption increase breast cancer risk? More research is needed, experts say

Fact-check: Does milk consumption increase breast cancer risk? More research is needed, experts say

By Maria Briceño • June 19, 2023
‘Gender dysphoria’: What it is, what it isn’t and how history has changed its view

‘Gender dysphoria’: What it is, what it isn’t and how history has changed its view

By Grace Abels • May 22, 2023
Why the FDA is recommending the newer, bivalent COVID-19 vaccines

Why the FDA is recommending the newer, bivalent COVID-19 vaccines

By Samantha Putterman • April 24, 2023
End of COVID-19 emergency will usher in health system changes

End of COVID-19 emergency will usher in health system changes

By Rachana Pradhan • March 23, 2023
Immunity from COVID-19 infection is strong and lasting, but carries risks, research finds

Immunity from COVID-19 infection is strong and lasting, but carries risks, research finds

By Samantha Putterman • March 7, 2023
New reports show backing for lab leak theory, but government agencies remain divided

New reports show backing for lab leak theory, but government agencies remain divided

By Jeff Cercone • March 2, 2023
The top claims about abortion, fact-checked

The top claims about abortion, fact-checked

By Samantha Putterman • March 2, 2023
Fact-checking Ron DeSantis' book: What 'The Courage to Be Free' glosses over about his record

Fact-checking Ron DeSantis' book: What 'The Courage to Be Free' glosses over about his record

By Yacob Reyes • March 1, 2023
Era of ‘free’ COVID-19 vaccines, test kits, and treatments is ending. Who will pay the tab now?

Era of ‘free’ COVID-19 vaccines, test kits, and treatments is ending. Who will pay the tab now?

By Julie Appleby • February 13, 2023
Does Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster increase stroke risk? ‘Very unlikely,’ agencies say

Does Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster increase stroke risk? ‘Very unlikely,’ agencies say

By Gabrielle Settles • January 18, 2023
More deaths among vaccinated Americans not a reason to avoid vaccines, experts say

More deaths among vaccinated Americans not a reason to avoid vaccines, experts say

By Jeff Cercone • November 29, 2022
'Died Suddenly' repeats debunked COVID-19 vaccine claims, promotes conspiracy theory

'Died Suddenly' repeats debunked COVID-19 vaccine claims, promotes conspiracy theory

By Madison Czopek • November 29, 2022
Why an analysis of COVID-19 vaccines from Florida’s surgeon general is flawed

Why an analysis of COVID-19 vaccines from Florida’s surgeon general is flawed

By Gabrielle Settles • October 13, 2022
Ask PolitiFact: Why were the recent COVID-19 boosters authorized before human trials were completed?

Ask PolitiFact: Why were the recent COVID-19 boosters authorized before human trials were completed?

By Andy Nguyen • September 13, 2022
What we know about how monkeypox is spreading — and what we still don’t know

What we know about how monkeypox is spreading — and what we still don’t know

By Madison Czopek • August 5, 2022
Everything you need to know about Paxlovid — especially, should you take it?

Everything you need to know about Paxlovid — especially, should you take it?

By Michelle Andrews • August 2, 2022
There’s no evidence that the virus behind the monkeypox outbreak was leaked from a Wuhan lab

There’s no evidence that the virus behind the monkeypox outbreak was leaked from a Wuhan lab

By Madison Czopek • July 28, 2022

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