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A young person eats Chinese food from a bowl, they sprinkle some MSG over their food. They are worried the MSG may be poison, or unsafe. What is the truth about MSG?

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Umami under attack: the weird history of MSG racist panic (and why it was wrong)

MSG has been vindicated by science — the fear was driven by Cold War-era racial bias and flawed studies. Here's the full evidence-based breakdown.

Two individuals sit facing each other in a vividly stylized, surreal environment filled with bold, geometric shapes and gradients of neon pink, green, and yellow. One wears a black hat and long hair, the other has short hair, both dressed in dark shirts—suggesting a dramatic or contemplative encounter in a dreamlike or metaphorical setting.

Are podcast hosts spreading health misinformation? What the latest studies reveal

Studies show podcast hosts frequently spread health misinformation without realising it. Here's how to identify it and why it matters for public health.

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