Health Apr 05 How to 'detox' your body for free without juice, teas or flushes Feel like your body needs a reset? What if we told you that you can ‘detox’ for free by leveraging your body’s natural waste removal systems. PolitiFact shares how to do some spring cleaning without paying for a “juice cleanse”…
Health Mar 28 What we know about the new 'cicada' COVID-19 variant Its official name is BA.3.2, but it’s earned the nickname "cicada" because, analogous to the insect’s pattern, it first appeared back in 2024, went dormant for a while, and resurfaced in the U.S. late last year. …
Health Mar 14 What are peptides, and are they safe? Here's what to know Lots of people are talking about peptides. But what are they? Here’s a quick primer on the health trend and what we know about peptides’ safety.
Politics Feb 25 Fact-checking Democrats' responses to Trump's 2026 State of the Union address In a move that reflected the party’s divisions, Democrats offered a range of responses to President Donald Trump’s Feb. 24 State of the Union address. PolitiFact fact-checked some of those remarks.
Health Feb 01 A parent's guide to preventing measles infection and what to look for Measles cases are rising in the U.S., and for many parents, it’s a never-before-seen disease. Here's how to spot the rash, and protect your family against this dangerous infection.
Health Jan 07 Should you still get the flu shot despite the new strain? Here's why doctors recommend it Although this year’s flu vaccine doesn’t protect as well against the dominant subclade K strain, doctors still say that getting vaccinated is worthwhile.
Health Dec 06 Fact-checking the CDC panel's reasons for dropping universal newborn hepatitis B vaccine recommendation The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted Friday to end its recommendation that newborns be universally vaccinated against hepatitis B. Here are four fact-checks from the panel's deliberations.
Health Nov 23 What to know about menopause hormone therapy after FDA removed 'black box' warnings The FDA removed safety warnings from several hormone drugs used to treat menopause symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about these treatments before your next doctor's appointment.
Health Sep 05 Fact-checking RFK Jr.'s claim that 'everybody can get' the COVID-19 vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s blanket statement to senators is misleading and premature.
Health Aug 30 What to know about flesh-eating screwworms (and why you don't need to panic) Doctors found a flesh-eating worm in a Maryland resident but it's not the time to panic. The screwworms hitched a ride to the U.S. from El Salvador and overall risk to public health is low.