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A person stands in a kitchen between different sets of kitchen equiptment. Some equiptment is plastic, the other is metal or wooden, signifying the conversation about the risks of using plastic cooking utensils.
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Should you throw out all your plastic containers? A fact-check on microplastics and kitchen safety

Yes, plastic kitchenware can release microplastics after intensive use, but that doesn't mean that you need to throw out your plastic utensils!
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A scientist holds a magnifying glass up to a glass of milk. This represents the claim that milk is full of animal pus, when in fact, it is filled with a range of natural immune system cells.
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No, your milk isn’t full of pus. But here’s what is in it

Many vegan organizations claim that milk is full of pus, but this claim mispresents the truth.
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A flat-style editorial illustration shows four diverse scientists—two men and two women of various races and ages—in lab coats animatedly confronting a person holding a newspaper up like a shield. The scientists gesture urgently toward medical diagrams and data charts, expressing frustration. The newspaper-holder stands firm, face hidden, ignoring their arguments. The background is a clean teal color, keeping the focus on the tension between evidence and misinformation.
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No, the medical community has not reversed its position on high cholesterol

A new Keto study made waves on social media. We examine how its findings were received by the scientific community—and how they were reported by the Daily Mail.
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An illustration of a parent couple looking worried while holding their baby and a bottle of infant formula, as a person with a megaphone shouts in the background about toxins, seed oils being dangerous, and not trusting baby formula. The image contextualizes the misinformation often spread by influencers about health and food, as discussed in the article "Are Podcast Hosts Spreading Health Misinformation? What the Latest Studies Reveal." It highlights the risks of online health advice and the confusion it can create for parents and the public.
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Seed oils are in baby formula for a reason. Here’s why it matters

For parents who cannot naturally breastfeed their babies, infant formulas provide a lifeline.
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