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VERIFYING the difference between $35 insulin caps under Biden and Trump

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Did Trump or Biden cap insulin prices at $35?

Both the Trump and Biden administrations enacted $35 insulin price caps for certain Medicare recipients. Trump’s was first, but Biden’s applies to more people.
Health

Yes, the Change Healthcare data breach letter is real

Change Healthcare is sending out notices of a data breach that impacted a “substantial” amount of Americans.
Medicine

Are knockoff Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs safe?

The best thing you can do to protect your electronics from damage is to unplug them before severe weather — even if they’re connected to a surge protector.
Medicine

Yes, mail-order prescriptions can be damaged by hot temperatures

If a medication is exposed to a temperature outside of the labeled range for an extended period of time, it may not work as intended.
Medicine

No, HIPAA does not protect all of your private medical information

HIPAA is a federal law that restricts the release of medical information without a person’s consent, but it doesn’t protect all of your private medical information.
Health

No, birth control does not cause infertility

“Using hormonal birth control doesn’t affect your ability to have a baby in the future,” Miriam Cremer, M.D., women’s health specialist at the Cleveland Clinic says.
Medicine

Birth control does not cause infertility

“Using hormonal birth control doesn’t affect your ability to have a baby in the future,” Miriam Cremer, M.D., women’s health specialist at the Cleveland Clinic says.
Health

There’s no proof that Mucinex helps people get pregnant

People online have shared stories of getting pregnant after taking Mucinex. But does the drug actually improve fertility? Here’s what we can VERIFY about the science
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No, slapping the inside of a person’s elbow can’t prevent or treat a heart attack

There’s no evidence to suggest slapping the inside of a person’s elbow can prevent or treat a heart attack like viral social media videos claim.
Medicine

Yes, counterfeit Ozempic has been sold in the U.S.

Counterfeit Ozempic, a diabetes medication that’s become popular for its weight loss benefits, sometimes ends up in U.S. retail pharmacies.
Health

No, the average body temperature is not 98.6 degrees

Studies have found the average body temperature is actually below 98.6 degrees. A normal temperature also varies based on factors like your age and health.