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Health
Yes, some eye products have been recalled due to bacteria exposure risk
Medicine
Drug companies are lowering insulin prices but it's not $35 for everyone
Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi recently announced plans to cut prices of some of their insulins — but a $35 cap on the medication doesn’t apply to all.
Scams
No, Oprah isn’t selling or endorsing weight loss gummies
Scammers commonly promote products that have “miracle” cosmetic or health benefits using fake celebrity endorsements.
Health
Yes, March is a popular month for vasectomies so men can recover while watching March Madness
Many men choose March to get vasectomies so they can recover while watching the NCAA Tournament, experts told VERIFY.
Health
Yes, March is a popular month for vasectomies so men can recover watching March Madness
Most men get vasectomies before the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament. That is so they can recover while watching college hoops.
Medicare
No, the Biden administration isn’t proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage benefits
Many VERIFY readers have asked if the Biden administration is proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage. Here’s why those claims are false.
Government
Fact-checking ads about Biden cuts to Medicare Advantage
Many VERIFY readers have asked if the Biden administration is proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage. Here’s why those claims are false.
Government
Inflation Reduction Act only caps insulin prices for Medicare patients, not for people with private insurance
The original text included provisions that would cap insulin prices for Medicare patients and people privately insured, but the latter failed to get enough support.
Expert Interviews
Do more people get vasectomies around March Madness? | Expert Interview
Many men choose March to get vasectomies so they can recover while watching the NCAA Tournament, experts told VERIFY.
Health
Walgreens, caught in abortion pill debate, isn't currently providing the medication anywhere
Walgreens has issued seemingly contradictory statements on where it plans to dispense mifepristone, a pill used for medication abortions. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Health
Walgreens not currently selling abortion pill
Walgreens has issued seemingly contradictory statements on where it plans to dispense mifepristone, a pill used for medication abortions. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Health
Your eyes won't get damaged if you sit too close to the TV
Contrary to popular belief, there’s no evidence to suggest that sitting too close to the TV causes eye damage in children or adults.
Medicine
Drug companies are lowering insulin prices but it's not $35 for everyone
Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi recently announced plans to cut prices of some of their insulins — but a $35 cap on the medication doesn’t apply to all.
Scams
No, Oprah isn’t selling or endorsing weight loss gummies
Scammers commonly promote products that have “miracle” cosmetic or health benefits using fake celebrity endorsements.
Health
Yes, March is a popular month for vasectomies so men can recover while watching March Madness
Many men choose March to get vasectomies so they can recover while watching the NCAA Tournament, experts told VERIFY.
Health
Yes, March is a popular month for vasectomies so men can recover watching March Madness
Most men get vasectomies before the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament. That is so they can recover while watching college hoops.
Medicare
No, the Biden administration isn’t proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage benefits
Many VERIFY readers have asked if the Biden administration is proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage. Here’s why those claims are false.
Government
Fact-checking ads about Biden cuts to Medicare Advantage
Many VERIFY readers have asked if the Biden administration is proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage. Here’s why those claims are false.
Government
Inflation Reduction Act only caps insulin prices for Medicare patients, not for people with private insurance
The original text included provisions that would cap insulin prices for Medicare patients and people privately insured, but the latter failed to get enough support.
Expert Interviews
Do more people get vasectomies around March Madness? | Expert Interview
Many men choose March to get vasectomies so they can recover while watching the NCAA Tournament, experts told VERIFY.
Health
Walgreens, caught in abortion pill debate, isn't currently providing the medication anywhere
Walgreens has issued seemingly contradictory statements on where it plans to dispense mifepristone, a pill used for medication abortions. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Health
Walgreens not currently selling abortion pill
Walgreens has issued seemingly contradictory statements on where it plans to dispense mifepristone, a pill used for medication abortions. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
Health
Your eyes won't get damaged if you sit too close to the TV
Contrary to popular belief, there’s no evidence to suggest that sitting too close to the TV causes eye damage in children or adults.
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