Elise Hutchinson, PhD

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

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 hormones.

Modern apples have been selectively bred, but does that make them bad for you? The science suggests otherwise.

Debunk the viral “pork helps you live longer” claim with an evidence-based breakdown of the study, its limitations, and what nutrition science really says.

Misinformation Detractors: How Social Media Influencers Deflect Accountability in Nutrition Conversations

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

Modern apples have been selectively bred, but does that make them bad for you? The science suggests otherwise.

We assess how a misleading headline shapes assumptions about plant-based milks and IQ, and summarises what you need to know about iodine deficiency

When people claim that raw salad is as dangerous as raw milk, they're cherry picking data to back up their point. In this article, we dig into the detail.

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!

Misinformation Detractors: How Social Media Influencers Deflect Accountability in Nutrition Conversations