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A mother and child are being told by an influencer to not eat Easter candy. This represents a trend of health influencers spreading fear about ingredients present in candy.
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Influencer suggests Easter candy treats are dangerous. Here's what you need to know

This is part of a social media trend advocating for food swaps that will instantly improve your health. But it misses the big picture, read on to find out more
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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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Nutrition

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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A young child smiles while holding and about to eat a red candy, set against a warm, colorful background. This image connects to the article "FDA Bans Red No.3 Cancer Risk," which discusses the FDA's recent decision to ban the use of Red No.3 in food products due to health concerns, including its potential links to cancer. The image emphasizes the common consumption of food additives in sweets often enjoyed by children, linking to the ongoing debate about food safety.
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FDA bans the use of Red No.3 in food because of links to cancer. What’s the actual risk?

The FDA’s ban on Red No. 3 is more about outdated legal requirements than new evidence of harm On Wednesday, January 15th, the FDA banned the use of a synt
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