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Not as warm, but another seasonably pleasant afternoon Tuesday! Clouds thicken with only a spotty shower chance this evening
Menos cálida pero otra agradable tarde este martes con una ligera posibilidad de lluvia en la tarde
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Health
Claims suggesting NIH declared that fluoride in water 'reduces the IQ of children' are misleading
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.
Health
Yes, some black plastics in kitchen utensils, toys 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.
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.
Holiday
Poinsettias’ danger to pets has long been overblown
Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not deadly to cats and dogs. But they still might get sick if they eat the plant.
Health
No, burning scented candles is not bad for your health
Experts say exposure to the chemicals used in scented candles is so low that they pose no significant risk to human health.
Holiday
Safely thawing your Thanksgiving turkey: 5 VERIFIED tips
How long should you thaw your Thanksgiving turkey in the fridge or water? Is it safe to defrost it in the microwave or at room temperature? Here's what we found.
Holidays
No, hot food doesn’t need to cool down before going in the fridge
U.S. food and health agencies say it’s a myth that hot food shouldn’t go in the refrigerator.
Holiday
VERIFYING which Thanksgiving foods are safe for pets
Much of the Thanksgiving meal is dangerous for pets because of fats, oils, spices, seasonings and other ingredients that can be toxic to them.
Holidays
No, eating turkey does not make you sleepy
Eating a few slices of turkey isn’t enough to put you to sleep on Thanksgiving. Instead, experts say eating a lot of carbs can help induce that post-meal nap.
Holidays
Refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for 4 days
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the Monday after Thanksgiving is the last day people can safely eat refrigerated leftovers.
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