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A woman cooks spinach in a cast iron skillet.
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Is excess iron a cancer risk? Debunking Dr Eric Berg’s claim with peer-reviewed evidence

Eric Berg says it's possible to "never get cancer" by avoiding iron supplements and cast iron. We analyse the evidence in this fact-check
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A person stands next to a hot dog stand holding a hot dog in their hands. There is a sign on the hot dog stand that reads "plant-based".
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Ultra-processed foods, plant-based meat and your health

Should you avoid plant-based meat because they're classed as ultra-processed? The short-answer is no, the long answer is in the rest of this article
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A person holds a bowl of chia seeds, yoghurt, and fruit. This symbolises the fact that many people enjoy this as a breakfast option.
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Does yoghurt cause gut disruption?

Lots of people enjoy yogurt with fibrous food for their breakfast. But is this meal causing gut issues? We explore this claim in this fact-check.
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A teenage boy holds a shaker bottle of creatine and water. He is standing inside of a gym. This image highlights the high prevalence of creatine use amongst teenagers.
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Is creatine safe for teens?

Many teens use creatine as a sports supplement, but is this widely used supplement actually doing damage?
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