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Longevity supplements: promise, profit, but what's the proof?

With the global longevity supplement market booming, we inspect what supplements are more promise than proof.
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Do seed oils increase risk of sunburn?

Do seed oils increase risk of sunburn? We examine the evidence behind this popular claim and whether avoiding seed oils helps to protect against UV damage.
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The carnivore diet's rise and crash is a lesson in how misinformation sells

Carnivore diet search interest has crashed back to 2022 levels. We fact-check the health claims, funding, and quiet U-turns behind the all-meat diet's rapid rise and fall.
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Can you reverse Type 2 Diabetes?

Can type 2 diabetes really be reversed? We break down what remission means, who it works for, and what the research shows.
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