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A man holds some ginger in his hands whilst looking unwell.
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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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A woman cooks spinach in a cast iron skillet.
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Is excess iron a cancer risk? Debunking Dr Eric Berg’s claim with peer-reviewed evidence

Eric Berg says it's possible to "never get cancer" by avoiding iron supplements and cast iron. We analyse the evidence in this fact-check
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A person holds a bowl of chia seeds, yoghurt, and fruit. This symbolises the fact that many people enjoy this as a breakfast option.
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Does yoghurt cause gut disruption?

Lots of people enjoy yogurt with fibrous food for their breakfast. But is this meal causing gut issues? We explore this claim in this fact-check.
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A person looks at a steak with a confused looks, trying to detemine whether the lab-grown meat is made from cancer cells.
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Are we being fed cancer cells? The lab-grown meat controversy

Some people claim that lab-grown meat is just a bunch of cancer cells. This fact-check sets the record straight for the future of steak.
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