Health Articles - Food Facts

A woman holds a piece of fruit in her hand, looking suspicious. She is suspicious due to the varying information about blood glucose spikes, which this article explores.

The surprising reality about blood sugar spikes (it’s not what you think)

While some online influencers argue we should carefully monitor our blood glucose to flatten every spike, others say sharper spikes are beneficial. This fact check unpacks this debate and explores what is normal and what isn't when it comes to glucose fluctuations.

A young woman drinks her coffee, concerned that it may be increasing her risk of esophageal cancer?

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?

A young man holds a pack of raw red meat. He asks himself "Is red meat a health food?"

Does unprocessed red meat cause cancer?

This fact check untangles the links between different types of red meat (processed and unprocessed) and cancer risk.

Man lying on a red yoga mat, eyes closed and knees bent, with a loaf of bread lying on his head and torso.

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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