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Can CBD supplements cause liver damage in healthy adults?

Evidence found that 5.6% of healthy adults taking moderate CBD doses experienced elevated liver enzymes, raising concerns about unregulated CBD supplements
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UK junk food advertising ban finally launches, but the fight is far from over

The UK's new junk food advertising ban takes effect, and whilst some are praising it, others are saying that it doesn't go far enough.
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Is a “plant heavy” diet preferred for women in perimenopause?

We explore why the evidence suggests that a plant-heavy, minimally processed eating pattern supports overall health during the menopause transition.
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Why saying that raw salad is as dangerous as raw milk misses key context

When people claim that raw salad is as dangerous as raw milk, they're cherry picking data to back up their point. In this article, we dig into the detail.
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