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A person stands in a kitchen between different sets of kitchen equiptment. Some equiptment is plastic, the other is metal or wooden, signifying the conversation about the risks of using plastic cooking utensils.
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OPINION
Health

Should you throw out all your plastic containers? A fact-check on microplastics and kitchen safety

Plastic containers do release microplastics — especially when heated or worn. Here's what the science says and which swaps are actually worth making.
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A scientist holds a magnifying glass up to a glass of milk. This represents the claim that milk is full of animal pus, when in fact, it is filled with a range of natural immune system cells.
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OPINION
Health

No, your milk isn’t full of pus. But here’s what is in it

Milk contains somatic cells, not pus — but that distinction matters. Here's what's actually in your milk and what the evidence says about its safety.
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An illustrated image of a young woman standing in a coffee shop, holds a cup of coffee in both hands, one with dairy milk, the other with plant-based milk.
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OPINION
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Brewed awakening: how dairy in coffee chains is still harming the earth

More coffee chains are ditching the dairy surcharge—but not all are keeping up. This piece explores the hidden environmental cost of milk in your cup.
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An overhead spread of high-protein plant foods on a light wooden kitchen counter: firm tofu, sliced tempeh, cooked green lentils, chickpeas, edamame, black beans, quinoa, pumpkin seeds, almonds and sesame seeds
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OPINION
Nutrition

Do vegans lack protein and amino acids? A balanced look at the evidence

It turns out that bold claims about protein tend to ignore the nuances in the research. An article published by the NY Post on April 29th claims that vegan
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