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People scrutinising food labels in a supermarket aisle — why independent fact-checking is essential for combating food misinformation

Politics Of Food

Why fact‑checking is essential public‑interest infrastructure for our food system

Maldita.es reviewed dozens of studies on whether fact-checking works and the evidence has serious implications for how we tackle food misinformation

A young woman sits cross-legged on a bed, holding a smartphone, surrounded by dozens of floating red flags. The image visually represents the theme of the article, which provides guidance on identifying "red flags" of fake nutrition advice on social media platforms, highlighting the overwhelming presence of misinformation online.

How to spot fake nutrition advice on social media: 10 red flags

Not every wellness post is well-informed. These 10 red flags will help you identify fake nutrition advice on social media before it harms your health.

A person holds a mug of lemon balm tea, ready to drink it before going to sleep

Can a cup of lemon balm tea really melt fat overnight?

Lemon tea and magnesium may help you unwind, but current studies don’t show a bedtime drink can melt belly fat by “lowering cortisol” or hacking your...

Various jars of seeds, including hemp, flax, and chia seeds

Are hemp, flax and chia seeds causing “major disruptions in hormones”?

Flax, chia and hemp seeds contain phytoestrogens — but evidence suggests they don't disrupt hormones and may support long-term health for most people.

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