1 People 17960 Fact-checks 5180 Articles People (1) Coalition To Save Memorial Hospital Birthing Center Fact-checks (17960) Instagram posts stated on February 26, 2024 in an Instagram post: Chicken and cows have high levels of estrogen, which leads men who eat them to bald, develop man boobs and be unable to grow muscle mass. By Sofia Ahmed• March 1, 2024 David Rouzer stated on December 03, 2020 in a tweet: The National Institutes of Health “states that regular marijuana use can reduce IQ by 8 points.” By Paul Specht• December 8, 2020 Donna Campbell stated on May 22, 2019 in the Texas Senate: "A study was done, a post-mortem, so a retrospective study done, looking at autopsies and drug levels, what drugs were in the blood of veterans that committed suicide, and 70 percent had THC." By Taylor Goldenstein• July 15, 2019 Instagram posts stated on August 02, 2022 in an Instagram post: "AirPods are essentially microwaving your brain.” By Jeff Cercone• August 4, 2022 Jerry Jones stated on March 22, 2016 in remarks to reporters at NFL annual meeting: Says it’s "absurd" to say there’s enough data to establish a link between playing football and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. By W. Gardner Selby• April 22, 2016 Bernie Sanders stated on November 14, 2015 in comments at the Iowa Democratic debate: 500,000 U.S. troops came home from Iraq and Afghanistan "with PTSD and traumatic brain injury." By Jason Noble• November 15, 2015 Justin Trudeau stated on August 25, 2016 in a letter: Young women, "account for a shocking 74% of all new HIV infections among adolescents in Africa." By Joseph Cariz• September 7, 2016 Instagram posts stated on February 22, 2024 in a video: Johnnie Cochran “mysteriously passed away” and his death is linked to his work on slavery reparations. By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu• February 23, 2024 Brit Hume stated on September 29, 2020 in a Fox News interview: “I don’t think there’s any doubt (Joe) Biden’s senile.” By Miriam Valverde• October 1, 2020 Elon Musk stated on February 16, 2024 in a post: There is “clear scientific consensus” that “hormonal birth control makes you fat, doubles risk of depression and triples risk of suicide.” By Samantha Putterman• February 23, 2024 Jerome Adams stated on August 30, 2019 in remarks at a substance abuse conference.: "Marijuana has a unique impact on the developing brain. It can prime your brain for addiction to other substances." By Shefali Luthra• November 5, 2019 Roy Barnes stated on July 06, 2010 in a campaign ad: The state Legislature attempted to "outlaw stem cell research, passes bills about microchips in the brain, and talks about seceding from the Union." By Willoughby Mariano• July 11, 2010 Facebook posts stated on December 31, 2017 in a video interview: "ADHD does not exist." 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By Tom Kertscher• June 17, 2021 Grover Fugate stated on August 23, 2013 in a TV interview: If sea levels rise six feet due to climate change, Waterplace Park in Providence and Wickford village would be swamped By John Hill• September 28, 2013 Viral image stated on June 21, 2020 in a Facebook post: Photos show the inside of the BOK Center during Donald Trump’s rally in Tulsa. By Ciara O'Rourke• June 22, 2020 Articles (5180) RFK Jr. has targeted antidepressants for kids. How do SSRIs work? By Natalie Eilbert• March 5, 2025 Puberty blockers: The facts and the myths By Grace Abels• August 28, 2023 United Facts of America: Christiane Amanpour on truth, objectivity and the assault on democracy By Amaris Castillo• May 13, 2021 The FDA removed warnings from menopause medications. What should I ask my doctor about HRT? By Grace Abels• November 19, 2025 Sept. 11 memorial in Sunday spotlight By Katie Sanders• May 16, 2014 Golfer Gary Woodland’s PGA win spotlights PTSD caused by surgery and medical trauma By Madison Czopek• March 30, 2026 Curing cancer: easy politics, difficult science By Shefali Luthra• June 24, 2019 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says a worm ate part of his brain. Experts said that’s unlikely. By Loreben Tuquero• May 10, 2024 Donald Trump called the NFL's kickoff rule ‘sissy football.’ 3 data points shed light on the change By Madison Czopek• September 22, 2025 Facts on the vitamin K shot for newborns By Grace Abels• March 24, 2026 RFK Jr.’s Wi-Fi claim about human blood-brain barriers isn’t backed by definitive research By Madison Czopek, Sara Swann• July 10, 2023 The mixed science on diet sodas, and how to kick your habit By Grace Abels• May 1, 2026 How much do we know about climate change and hurricanes? By Manuela Tobias• September 12, 2017 In Context: Ron Johnson on John McCain's brain cancer By Tom Kertscher• August 10, 2017 RFK Jr. is suspending his 2024 presidential bid. Here are 6 fact-checks from his campaign By Madison Czopek• August 23, 2024 Ask PolitiFact: I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Am I going to be OK? By Bill McCarthy• April 13, 2021 Social media posts are making claims about a Biden family tragedy. Here are the facts By Ciara O'Rourke• October 4, 2020 Fact-checking the Sept. 20 Sunday shows By Joshua Gillin, Jon Greenberg, Angie Drobnic Holan• September 20, 2015 Fact-checking post-debate analysis on the Sept. 20 Sunday shows By Joshua Gillin, Jon Greenberg, Angie Drobnic Holan• September 20, 2015 Fact-checking COVID-19 prevention, treatment myths By Daniel Funke• March 26, 2020
Instagram posts stated on February 26, 2024 in an Instagram post: Chicken and cows have high levels of estrogen, which leads men who eat them to bald, develop man boobs and be unable to grow muscle mass. By Sofia Ahmed• March 1, 2024 David Rouzer stated on December 03, 2020 in a tweet: The National Institutes of Health “states that regular marijuana use can reduce IQ by 8 points.” By Paul Specht• December 8, 2020 Donna Campbell stated on May 22, 2019 in the Texas Senate: "A study was done, a post-mortem, so a retrospective study done, looking at autopsies and drug levels, what drugs were in the blood of veterans that committed suicide, and 70 percent had THC." By Taylor Goldenstein• July 15, 2019 Instagram posts stated on August 02, 2022 in an Instagram post: "AirPods are essentially microwaving your brain.” By Jeff Cercone• August 4, 2022 Jerry Jones stated on March 22, 2016 in remarks to reporters at NFL annual meeting: Says it’s "absurd" to say there’s enough data to establish a link between playing football and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. By W. Gardner Selby• April 22, 2016 Bernie Sanders stated on November 14, 2015 in comments at the Iowa Democratic debate: 500,000 U.S. troops came home from Iraq and Afghanistan "with PTSD and traumatic brain injury." By Jason Noble• November 15, 2015 Justin Trudeau stated on August 25, 2016 in a letter: Young women, "account for a shocking 74% of all new HIV infections among adolescents in Africa." By Joseph Cariz• September 7, 2016 Instagram posts stated on February 22, 2024 in a video: Johnnie Cochran “mysteriously passed away” and his death is linked to his work on slavery reparations. By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu• February 23, 2024 Brit Hume stated on September 29, 2020 in a Fox News interview: “I don’t think there’s any doubt (Joe) Biden’s senile.” By Miriam Valverde• October 1, 2020 Elon Musk stated on February 16, 2024 in a post: There is “clear scientific consensus” that “hormonal birth control makes you fat, doubles risk of depression and triples risk of suicide.” By Samantha Putterman• February 23, 2024 Jerome Adams stated on August 30, 2019 in remarks at a substance abuse conference.: "Marijuana has a unique impact on the developing brain. It can prime your brain for addiction to other substances." By Shefali Luthra• November 5, 2019 Roy Barnes stated on July 06, 2010 in a campaign ad: The state Legislature attempted to "outlaw stem cell research, passes bills about microchips in the brain, and talks about seceding from the Union." By Willoughby Mariano• July 11, 2010 Facebook posts stated on December 31, 2017 in a video interview: "ADHD does not exist." By Ellie Borst• July 13, 2022 Instagram posts stated on February 03, 2020 in a photo: Scientists "are shocked to discover that weed kills corona virus” By Emily Venezky• February 17, 2020 Facebook posts stated on August 25, 2024 in a Facebook post: “There’s no such thing as menopause.” By Madison Czopek• August 30, 2024 Nancy Grace stated on January 14, 2014 in a segment on 'Nancy Grace': People on pot "shoot each other ... stab each other ... strangle each other, drive under the influence, kill families." By Katie Sanders• January 24, 2014 Facebook posts stated on June 16, 2023 in a Facebook post: “Ringing in your ears can cause total shutdown in under two years” but a pill can make tinnitus disappear. By Ciara O'Rourke• June 19, 2023 TikTok posts stated on June 01, 2021 in a TikTok video: Says Joe Biden confused his son and his grandson. By Tom Kertscher• June 17, 2021 Grover Fugate stated on August 23, 2013 in a TV interview: If sea levels rise six feet due to climate change, Waterplace Park in Providence and Wickford village would be swamped By John Hill• September 28, 2013 Viral image stated on June 21, 2020 in a Facebook post: Photos show the inside of the BOK Center during Donald Trump’s rally in Tulsa. By Ciara O'Rourke• June 22, 2020
RFK Jr. has targeted antidepressants for kids. How do SSRIs work? By Natalie Eilbert• March 5, 2025 Puberty blockers: The facts and the myths By Grace Abels• August 28, 2023 United Facts of America: Christiane Amanpour on truth, objectivity and the assault on democracy By Amaris Castillo• May 13, 2021 The FDA removed warnings from menopause medications. What should I ask my doctor about HRT? By Grace Abels• November 19, 2025 Sept. 11 memorial in Sunday spotlight By Katie Sanders• May 16, 2014 Golfer Gary Woodland’s PGA win spotlights PTSD caused by surgery and medical trauma By Madison Czopek• March 30, 2026 Curing cancer: easy politics, difficult science By Shefali Luthra• June 24, 2019 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says a worm ate part of his brain. Experts said that’s unlikely. By Loreben Tuquero• May 10, 2024 Donald Trump called the NFL's kickoff rule ‘sissy football.’ 3 data points shed light on the change By Madison Czopek• September 22, 2025 Facts on the vitamin K shot for newborns By Grace Abels• March 24, 2026 RFK Jr.’s Wi-Fi claim about human blood-brain barriers isn’t backed by definitive research By Madison Czopek, Sara Swann• July 10, 2023 The mixed science on diet sodas, and how to kick your habit By Grace Abels• May 1, 2026 How much do we know about climate change and hurricanes? By Manuela Tobias• September 12, 2017 In Context: Ron Johnson on John McCain's brain cancer By Tom Kertscher• August 10, 2017 RFK Jr. is suspending his 2024 presidential bid. Here are 6 fact-checks from his campaign By Madison Czopek• August 23, 2024 Ask PolitiFact: I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Am I going to be OK? By Bill McCarthy• April 13, 2021 Social media posts are making claims about a Biden family tragedy. Here are the facts By Ciara O'Rourke• October 4, 2020 Fact-checking the Sept. 20 Sunday shows By Joshua Gillin, Jon Greenberg, Angie Drobnic Holan• September 20, 2015 Fact-checking post-debate analysis on the Sept. 20 Sunday shows By Joshua Gillin, Jon Greenberg, Angie Drobnic Holan• September 20, 2015 Fact-checking COVID-19 prevention, treatment myths By Daniel Funke• March 26, 2020
