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Researcher & Fact-Checker (Volunteer)

Aisling Hayes

Aisling has 15 years' experience in the food industry and is passionate about sustainable food systems, sustainable diets and planetary and human health.

Aisling has 15 years' experience in the food industry, including several years as a food sustainability consultant. She holds an MSc in Food Policy and is currently finishing up a diploma in Nutrition & Health. She is also extremely passionate about sustainable food systems, sustainable diets and planetary and human health.

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Aisling Hayes

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 picture.

Should we be afraid of lectins? What the science actually says

Lectins in oats, cashews and brown rice aren’t “scary” when cooked; this fact-check explains what lectins are, real risks, and why these plant foods remain safe

Is ginger good for you? Or are the benefits of this "superfood" overstated?

Many people eat ginger when they're feeling unwell, but are ginger's health benefits anecdotal or based in evidence? We find out in this fact-check!

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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 picture.

Should we be afraid of lectins? What the science actually says

Lectins in oats, cashews and brown rice aren’t “scary” when cooked; this fact-check explains what lectins are, real risks, and why these plant foods remain safe

Is ginger good for you? Or are the benefits of this "superfood" overstated?

Many people eat ginger when they're feeling unwell, but are ginger's health benefits anecdotal or based in evidence? We find out in this fact-check!

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