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OPINION
Food Systems

Costco's 'organic' chicken: what's really behind the label

A Costco chicken supplier is accused of cruelty, broken organic standards and biosecurity failures. We unpack the investigation and what it means for shoppers.
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Nutrition

Cocoa: could it be a quick fix for the harms of prolonged sitting?

Prolonged sitting raises heart risk, and cocoa flavanols may help blood vessels short-term—but the evidence doesn't support a quick fix to a sedentary lifestyle.
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Health

Can a sugar‑free diet really ‘conquer’ cancer?

Barbara O’Neill suggests sugar uniquely ‘feeds’ cancer and tailored diets can conquer it. This fact‑check explains why that’s misleading and what major cancer bodies recommend.
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How to know when fruit and veg are still safe to eat – and when they should be binned

The environment fresh produce is stored in can affect the shelf-life of produce – so use-by dates may not always be accurate.
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