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Health

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

Health

Some black plastic items 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.
Recalls

Yes, there is a ground beef recall, but not for beef sold at grocery stores

The ground beef, which was distributed to restaurants nationwide, is being recalled for potential E. coli contamination.
Medicare

What we can VERIFY about Medicare Advantage plans and how to avoid scams

Many readers have asked us about ads that tout extra benefits for people on Medicare Advantage plans. Here’s what you need to know about how the plans actually work.
Medicare

No, traditional Medicare doesn’t offer flex cards

Flex cards are only offered by some private Medicare Advantage plans and only cover certain expenses.
Health

Debunking 3 common cold myths

Despite popular belief, cold or rainy weather cannot make a person sick. VERIFY asked the experts to weigh in on this old wives’ tale, and more common cold myths.
Health

No, taking vitamin C at the first sign of illness won’t help fight a cold

Studies have shown loading up on vitamin C doesn’t prevent illness for most people. We VERIFY the real effects of the popular supplement.
Medicare

No, traditional Medicare doesn't offer grocery cards or other non-medical benefits

Some Medicare Advantage plans, which are private health insurance plans not run by the government like traditional Medicare, may offer grocery cards.
Health

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

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

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Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS | Get the local news and weather where you live from 5NEWS. Covering Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and all of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

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

Some black plastic items are made from recycled electronics

Yes, there is a ground beef recall, but not for beef sold at grocery stores

What we can VERIFY about Medicare Advantage plans and how to avoid scams

No, traditional Medicare doesn’t offer flex cards

Debunking 3 common cold myths

No, taking vitamin C at the first sign of illness won’t help fight a cold

No, traditional Medicare doesn't offer grocery cards or other non-medical benefits

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?

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

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

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