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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

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...

A person eats a croissant whilst in a Parisian cafe

Does eating croissants really raise cancer risk? Fact-checking France’s cadmium warning and what it means for the UK

France’s cadmium warning is real, but croissants aren’t uniquely “cancerous” – the risk comes from lifelong exposure to cadmium in many staples.

A person holds a mug of lemon balm tea, ready to drink it before going to sleep

Can a cup of lemon balm tea really melt fat overnight?

Lemon tea and magnesium may help you unwind, but current studies don’t show a bedtime drink can melt belly fat by “lowering cortisol” or hacking your...

Various jars of seeds, including hemp, flax, and chia seeds

Are hemp, flax and chia seeds causing “major disruptions in hormones”?

Flax, chia and hemp seeds contain phytoestrogens — but evidence suggests they don't disrupt hormones and may support long-term health for most people.

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