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A man is standing in a pharmacy, looking intently at a bulb of garlic, confused by the claims that garlic can reduce blood pressure.
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Garlic and blood pressure: what the evidence shows and what it doesn’t

Garlic may reduce blood pressure modestly in some people, but the evidence is inconsistent. It is not a substitute for medication — here's the full…
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How much fibre should you eat everyday? Why most of us fall short of the recommneded intake, and what Rhiannon Lambert’s new book adds

How much fibre should you eat everyday? Rhiannon Lambert’s new book explains why fibre matters and offers practical tips to close the gap for better...
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Does infant formula cause autism? Why the science says no, and why raw goat’s milk is not a safe alternative

No credible evidence links infant formula to autism. Raw goat's milk is not a safe alternative for infants — here's what paediatric research actually…
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Sustainable weight management backed by science: 7 long-term strategies that work

Forget fad diets: sustainable weight management is built on science. This guide explains evidence-based strategies to lose weight.
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