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Do tomatoes, bread, and ginger turn toxic in the fridge?

Fridge storage can change food quality, but tomatoes, bread, and ginger do not automatically turn toxic when refrigerated.
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A person wearing a t-shirt reading 'plant-powered' holds a tub of creatine monohydrate
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Do people who don’t consume a lot of meat need to supplement with creatine?

Plant-based diets tend to have lower creatine stores, but this does not necessarily suggest a deficiency.
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An overweight man with diabetes holds a banana and a can of coca cola, unsure which one is healthier
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Is fruit really "poison" for people with diabetes? Dr Jocelyn Foran's claims debunked

Diagnosed with prediabetes and seen posts saying to cut out fruit? Here we look at the evidence on fruit and managing blood glucose.
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A scared middle aged woman goes to her doctor with information that she's seen online about the risks of hormone replacement therapy
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Menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and social media: The cost of medical advice from unqualified voices

Does HRT cause breast cancer and blood clots? We examine Dr Eric Berg's menopause claims against the current evidence, and find a much more nuanced...
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