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An illustration displays a variety of colorful fruits, including oranges, grapefruit, bananas, papaya, mango, and kiwi, along with some pills and chemical structures drawn in white. This collection of items likely represents sources of folic acid or nutrients relevant to children's health and development.
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Yes, folic acid is synthetic, but that doesn’t mean it’s harming your child’s behaviour

Some influencers claim folic acid damages children's health — but the scientific consensus strongly supports its role in preventing birth defects.
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An illustration shows a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables arranged on a white surface. Carrots, leafy greens, bell peppers, mangoes, lemons, and eggs are visible. A person's hands rest on the table behind the produce. This selection of foods represents sources of vitamin A or foods relevant to a diet low in this nutrient, a topic discussed in this article.
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There is no evidence that a low vitamin A diet might be beneficial for your health

Cutting out vitamin A isn’t a biohack—it’s a health risk with no scientific upside
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An illustration showcasing various fruits: red apples and yellow pears in a green bowl, red and green pears in a pink bowl, and green grapes in an orange bowl. A small blue bowl contains a pile of white sugar. This image visually represents the comparison between the natural sugars in fruit and processed sugars, a topic likely discussed in the linked FoodFacts.org article. The background features contrasting teal and pink surfaces.
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Don’t listen to this influencer's advice, fruit is not making you fat

Whole fruit is unlikely to cause weight gain — the fructose in fruit behaves very differently from added sugar. Here's what the long-term evidence shows.
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A surreal illustration features a cow surrounded by pastel clouds, with two oversized glasses of almond milk floating nearby—each containing a whole almond and cloudy sky imagery. The scene contrasts traditional dairy with plant-based alternatives in a dreamy, symbolic setting.
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The great milk debate: does the science support recent claims?

Which milk is really the best for your health? A recent article published in the Telegraph compared various sorts of milk to each other and came out in str
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