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Medicine
Yes, grapefruit can negatively interact with some medications
Coronavirus
No, Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill treatment is not a vaccine replacement
Some posts on social media have suggested a vaccine isn’t necessary if there’s a pill to treat COVID-19. But the vaccines and pills do two different things.
Coronavirus
No, Merck and Pfizer’s COVID-19 treatment pills are not currently for children
Pfizer and Merck have developed pills aimed at treating adults with COVID-19. But the drugs have not yet been studied on children.
Coronavirus
Omicron variant: Don’t wait to get a booster shot, doctors say
The World Health Organization says it’s reasonable to believe the vaccines will offer some protection against omicron. Booster shots also help fight other variants.
Vaccine
No, booster shots are not an indication that a vaccine is ineffective
Booster shots and revaccinations are common among vaccines, especially those for viruses that continually change.
Medicine
No, taking low-dose aspirin daily to prevent heart disease is not recommended for most people
Multiple health groups have changed their guidelines in the last couple of years regarding aspirin use to prevent heart disease.
Health
Sweating out a cold is not a cure
Health experts warn that too much sweating can cause dehydration, which could make it harder for a person to get better when they’re fighting a cold.
Health
No, gargling salt water doesn’t cure a sore throat, but it may help relieve the pain
Gargling salt water can help ease sore throat pain, and health experts say it’s an effective remedy for killing bacteria and loosening mucus.
Medicine
No, you shouldn't take expired cold medicine
Once an expiration date has passed, expired cold medicine may lose its effectiveness and there is no guarantee that it will be safe to use.
Medicine
Expired cold medicine may lose its effectiveness, there is no guarantee it will be safe to use
No, you shouldn't take expired cold medicine
Coronavirus
No, you cannot inhale or ingest hydrogen peroxide to treat COVID-19
“DO NOT put hydrogen peroxide into your nebulizer and breathe it in,” the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America said. “This is dangerous!”
Government
Yes, it's true that the FDA hasn't had a permanent leader since January
Janet Woodcock has been the FDA's Acting Commissioner since President Biden appointed her on Jan. 20, but he still hasn't nominated a permanent replacement.
Coronavirus
No, Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill treatment is not a vaccine replacement
Some posts on social media have suggested a vaccine isn’t necessary if there’s a pill to treat COVID-19. But the vaccines and pills do two different things.
Coronavirus
No, Merck and Pfizer’s COVID-19 treatment pills are not currently for children
Pfizer and Merck have developed pills aimed at treating adults with COVID-19. But the drugs have not yet been studied on children.
Coronavirus
Omicron variant: Don’t wait to get a booster shot, doctors say
The World Health Organization says it’s reasonable to believe the vaccines will offer some protection against omicron. Booster shots also help fight other variants.
Vaccine
No, booster shots are not an indication that a vaccine is ineffective
Booster shots and revaccinations are common among vaccines, especially those for viruses that continually change.
Medicine
No, taking low-dose aspirin daily to prevent heart disease is not recommended for most people
Multiple health groups have changed their guidelines in the last couple of years regarding aspirin use to prevent heart disease.
Health
Sweating out a cold is not a cure
Health experts warn that too much sweating can cause dehydration, which could make it harder for a person to get better when they’re fighting a cold.
Health
No, gargling salt water doesn’t cure a sore throat, but it may help relieve the pain
Gargling salt water can help ease sore throat pain, and health experts say it’s an effective remedy for killing bacteria and loosening mucus.
Medicine
No, you shouldn't take expired cold medicine
Once an expiration date has passed, expired cold medicine may lose its effectiveness and there is no guarantee that it will be safe to use.
Medicine
Expired cold medicine may lose its effectiveness, there is no guarantee it will be safe to use
No, you shouldn't take expired cold medicine
Coronavirus
No, you cannot inhale or ingest hydrogen peroxide to treat COVID-19
“DO NOT put hydrogen peroxide into your nebulizer and breathe it in,” the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America said. “This is dangerous!”
Government
Yes, it's true that the FDA hasn't had a permanent leader since January
Janet Woodcock has been the FDA's Acting Commissioner since President Biden appointed her on Jan. 20, but he still hasn't nominated a permanent replacement.
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