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A young woman drinks her coffee, concerned that it may be increasing her risk of esophageal cancer?
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Do very hot tea or coffee raise the risk of esophageal cancer?

Should we be concerned about 'coffee warnings' following results of a study on tea and coffee habits?
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A young man holds a pack of raw red meat. He asks himself "Is red meat a health food?"
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Does unprocessed red meat cause cancer?

This fact check untangles the links between different types of red meat (processed and unprocessed) and cancer risk.
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Man lying on a red yoga mat, eyes closed and knees bent, with a loaf of bread lying on his head and torso.
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Toxic bread or TikTok panic? What you should know about azodicarbonamide (aka the yoga mat chemical)

This fact-check examines the science and context behind claims that the presence of azodicarbonamide, aka 'the yoga mat chemical', in bread products is unsafe.
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Should I trust Paul Saladino when he says pregnant women should avoid folic acid in supplements and fortified foods?
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Paul Saladino’s anti-folic acid advice for pregnant women is not just wrong—it could be dangerous

Folic acid in pregnancy: evidence-based guidance vs. viral claims. We explain what Paul Saladino’s claims show - and don’t show - plus red flag checks.
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