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1 Piece of Info Doctors Want You to Bring to Appointments, According to a Physician How to get the most out of a conversation with your doctor.

Propaganda risk 10%
Claims checked 4
Techniques found 0
Topics 0

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What happened

1 Piece of Info Doctors Want You to Bring to Appointments, According to a Physician How to get the most out of a conversation with your doctor.

Why it matters

For many of us, just getting a doctor’s appointment is a challenge.

Common ground

And when you’re finally talking face to face with an expert, you want to get as much as you can out of those few minutes.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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Low risk. This article shows minimal use of propaganda techniques.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 4 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “some 162 million people across 35 states are facing an extreme heat wave this week”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of dictionary definitions for 'approximately' and unrelated Wikipedia entries for a plane (He 162), a bank (U.S. Bancorp), and a highway (U.S. Route 35). No evidence was found to confirm or deny the specific heat wave statistics.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Heinkel He 162 Volksjäger (German, "People's Fighter") is a German single-engine, jet-powered fighter aircraft fielded by the Luftwaffe late in World War II. Developed under the Emergency Fighter …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_162_Volksjäger
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — U.S. Bancorp (stylized as us bancorp) is an American multinational banking institution headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and incorporated in Delaware. It is the 7th-largest bank in the United St…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Bancorp
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — U.S. Route 35 (US 35) is a United States Highway that runs southeast–northwest for approximately 412 miles (663 km) from the western suburbs of Charleston, West Virginia to northern Indiana. Although …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_35
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Claim 2: “Shampoo Recalled for Contamination in 37 States and Canada”
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Only one specific web search result (Yahoo) mentions a shampoo recall in 37 states and Canada. Other results discuss different recalls (Unilever dry shampoo in 2022) or general benzene contamination, but do not corroborate the specific '37 states and Canada' claim for the current event.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest coun…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Canada and the United States have had a long and united relationship that has had a significant impact on each other's history, economy, and shared culture. The two countries have long considered them…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada–United_States_relations
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" is a song written and sung by Robert Lamm and recorded by the group Chicago. It was included on their 1969 debut album Chicago Transit Authority and release…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Does_Anybody_Really_Know_What_…
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Claim 3: “NBC News medical correspondent Dr. John Torres shares how to survive a heat wave”
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Wikipedia and multiple professional profiles explicitly confirm that Dr. John Torres is a senior medical correspondent for NBC News.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John Torres is an American news medical correspondent, physician, and humanitarian. He works at NBC News as a senior medical correspondent, on Today, NBC Nightly News and NBC News Now. He is also an e…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Rachel Ticotin Strauss (born November 1, 1958) is an American actress. She has appeared in films such as Fort Apache, The Bronx, Total Recall, Falling Down, and Con Air. She has appeared in the NBC le…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Ticotin
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ritchie John Torres (born March 12, 1988) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 15th congressional district since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he previ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritchie_Torres
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Claim 4: “Livvy Dunne... The former LSU gymnast took to her Snapchat to share a glimpse of her fit for an outing.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Livvy Dunne is a former LSU gymnast and has shared photos/videos of her outfits on Snapchat on multiple occasions.
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 17, 2026 · She shared a photo on Snapchat, showing off a cozy outfit that perfectly matched the relaxed holiday vibe. The former LSU gymnast wore an ...
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 30, 2026 · Livvy Dunne shared a casual but eye-catching mirror selfie on Snapchat, giving fans a quick look at her relaxed off-duty style.
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web search NEUTRAL — 21 hours ago · Livvy Dunne showcase her style in this quick outfit change. This short clip features gymnast Livvy Dunne celebrating her sport. She starts by ...
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