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Claims suggesting NIH declared that fluoride in water 'reduces the IQ of children' are misleading

Health

Did NIH declare fluoride in water reduces the IQ of children?

Viral posts are taking a recent report about fluoride and kids’ IQ out of context.
Health

Yes, some black plastics in kitchen utensils, toys are made from recycled electronics

Items made from black plastics, like spatulas, toys and take-out containers, may contain harmful chemicals from recycled electronics. We VERIFY data on health risks.
Winter Guide

No, drinking alcohol doesn’t help you stay warm in cold weather

Contrary to popular belief, drinking an alcoholic beverage doesn’t help keep you warm in the cold. It actually cools you down instead.
Health

Yes, some snow globes contain a toxic chemical used in antifreeze

“It does not take ingesting more than a few laps of ethylene glycol to potentially be fatal to cats and small dogs,” VCA Animal Hospitals says.
Holiday

Poinsettias’ danger to pets has long been overblown

Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not deadly to cats and dogs. But they still might get sick if they eat the plant.
Health

No, burning scented candles is not bad for your health

Experts say exposure to the chemicals used in scented candles is so low that they pose no significant risk to human health.
Holiday

Safely thawing your Thanksgiving turkey: 5 VERIFIED tips

How long should you thaw your Thanksgiving turkey in the fridge or water? Is it safe to defrost it in the microwave or at room temperature? Here's what we found.
Holidays

No, hot food doesn’t need to cool down before going in the fridge

U.S. food and health agencies say it’s a myth that hot food shouldn’t go in the refrigerator.
Holiday

VERIFYING which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets

Much of the Thanksgiving meal is dangerous for pets because of fats, oils, spices, seasonings and other ingredients that can be toxic to them.
Holidays

No, eating turkey does not make you sleepy

Eating a few slices of turkey isn’t enough to put you to sleep on Thanksgiving. Instead, experts say eating a lot of carbs can help induce that post-meal nap.
Holidays

Refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for 4 days

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the Monday after Thanksgiving is the last day people can safely eat refrigerated leftovers.

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Claims suggesting NIH declared that fluoride in water 'reduces the IQ of children' are misleading

Did NIH declare fluoride in water reduces the IQ of children?

Yes, some black plastics in kitchen utensils, toys are made from recycled electronics

No, drinking alcohol doesn’t help you stay warm in cold weather

Yes, some snow globes contain a toxic chemical used in antifreeze

Poinsettias’ danger to pets has long been overblown

No, burning scented candles is not bad for your health

Safely thawing your Thanksgiving turkey: 5 VERIFIED tips

No, hot food doesn’t need to cool down before going in the fridge

VERIFYING which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets

No, eating turkey does not make you sleepy

Refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for 4 days

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