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Recalls
Yes, there is a canned coffee recall in the U.S. due to botulism risk
Olympics
No, the NCAA and Olympics have not banned athletes from drinking Celsius
Some headlines and posts claim the NCAA and Olympics have banned athletes from consuming Celsius energy drinks because of their ingredients. Here’s why that’s false.
Health
No, drinking Celsius won't make someone test positive for drugs
Viral posts claim the popular energy drink could cause a positive drug test result. We tested it for ourselves and can VERIFY those claims are false.
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.
Sports
Celsius energy drink is not banned by the NCAA and at the Olympics
Some headlines and posts claim the NCAA and Olympics have banned athletes from consuming Celsius energy drinks because of their ingredients. Here’s why that’s false.
Summer Guide
Sun Safety: 4 VERIFIED facts
Does sunscreen expire? How often should you reapply? VERIFY researched four facts about how to protect your skin from the sun’s rays.
Health
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 many organizations aren’t required to follow it.
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.
Food
Decaf coffee not facing U.S. ban by EPA and FDA
Some headlines claim the Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration are banning decaffeinated coffee in the U.S. That’s false.
National
No, you can’t smell fentanyl
Fentanyl in any form is odorless. That makes it more difficult to detect and more dangerous, experts tell VERIFY.
Health
Yes, a Louisiana law allows tracking of people who get abortion medication prescriptions
The law classifies the medications misoprostol and mifepristone as controlled substances, allowing the state to track who gets prescriptions for the drugs.
Extreme Weather
What we can VERIFY about the safest places in your home during a tornado
A basement is the safest place during a tornado. But what if you live in a home without one, an apartment or a mobile home? Here’s what to know about safety.
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