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An overweight man with diabetes holds a banana and a can of coca cola, unsure which one is healthier
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Is fruit really "poison" for people with diabetes? Dr Jocelyn Foran's claims debunked

Diagnosed with prediabetes and seen posts saying to cut out fruit? Here we look at the evidence on fruit and managing blood glucose.
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A person has a bottle of magnesium tablets next to their cup of coffee
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Is coffee really decreasing the amount of magnesium in your body? The nuance behind “anti-nutrients”

Coffee slightly raises magnesium excretion; anti‑nutrients in plants mildly reduce mineral absorption, but prep methods and diet balance limit real‑world harm.
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A scared middle aged woman goes to her doctor with information that she's seen online about the risks of hormone replacement therapy
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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.
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A person eats a croissant whilst in a Parisian cafe
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Does eating croissants really raise cancer risk? Fact-checking France’s cadmium warning and what it means for the UK

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