Videos of people ‘dropping suddenly’ aren’t related to COVID-19 vaccines Most of the video clips of people who ‘died suddenly’ that are being shared on social media predate the COVID-19 pandemic. February 3, 2023 Ciara O'Rourke
The WHO votes today on whether to declare the pandemic over Plus, The New York Times ends its Virus Briefing newsletter, COVID-era food benefits stop at end of February and millions will be affected, and more. January 27, 2023 Al Tompkins
Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome and seasonal stroke risk concerns long predate the COVID-19 pandemic The pandemic ushered in an era of significant change for people worldwide. But not everything is new — despite what some social media posts claim. January 26, 2023 Ciara O'Rourke
The bivalent booster vaccine does not increase chances of COVID-19 infection Gov. Ron DeSantis falsely claimed 'you're more likely to get infected with the bivalent booster.' January 24, 2023 Yacob Reyes
Does Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster increase stroke risk? ‘Very unlikely,’ agencies say The CDC and FDA investigated a warning and did not find evidence to confirm an increased risk of stroke in people aged 65 and older. January 20, 2023 Gabrielle Settles
The CDC and FDA downplay an alert over a COVID vaccine’s link to strokes in seniors Plus, the shortage of children’s flu medication has ended, why a dozen eggs costs more than a gallon of gasoline, and more. January 17, 2023 Al Tompkins
Young and healthy people get benefits from COVID-19 vaccines, despite claims to contrary Younger people face less of a health threat from COVID-19, but vaccines reduce their chances of developing serious disease from the virus. January 12, 2023 Tom Kertscher
RSV and flu cases are dropping fast as COVID cases rise Plus, Influenza may have peaked but has been deadly, WHO says the newest COVID-19 variant is the ‘most transmissible’ version yet, and more. January 6, 2023 Al Tompkins
Misinformation is swirling online about COVID-19 vaccines and Damar Hamlin’s collapse The cause of the Buffalo Bills safety's cardiac arrest has not been released, and doctors are still investigating what happened. January 6, 2023 Madison Czopek
Will the federal public health emergency for COVID-19 end Jan. 11? Plus, what will no longer be free when the public health emergency ends, vaccine hesitancy is connected to measles and chickenpox outbreaks, and more. January 5, 2023 Al Tompkins
There is no scientific evidence that garlic can be used to treat respiratory illnesses An Instagram post falsely claims a garlic salve can alleviate the symptoms of RSV and pneumonia — especially among children. January 5, 2023 Andy Nguyen
A railroad strike is possible, once again Plus, why hospitals are worried about this winter, COVID-19 will be a top cause of death in 2022, a possible post-hurricane Florida exodus, and more. October 12, 2022 Al Tompkins
70 million Americans will find out how much of a raise they are getting this week Plus, the winter forecast includes a mild start and a rough February, the unsupported threat of drugs in your kid’s Halloween candy, and more. October 11, 2022 Al Tompkins
This winter’s electric bills could be shocking Plus, EVs can be dangerous after floods and hurricanes, and what journalists can learn from Jon Stewart’s interview with the Arkansas AG. October 10, 2022 Al Tompkins
President Biden pardons federal offenses of marijuana possession Plus, half of American adults have tried marijuana, a federal court overturns restrictive gun laws in New York, and more. October 7, 2022 Al Tompkins
