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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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Is excess iron a cancer risk? Debunking Dr Eric Berg’s claim with peer-reviewed evidence

Eric Berg warns against iron supplements linking them to cancer — but the evidence on iron and cancer risk is far more nuanced than his claims suggest.
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Does yoghurt cause gut disruption?

Some influencers warn against mixing yoghurt and fibre-rich foods — but evidence suggests this combination is safe and may actually support gut health.
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Are we being fed cancer cells? The lab-grown meat controversy

Lab-grown meat doesn't use cancer cells, but some production methods use immortalised cell lines. Here's what that means and why transparency matters.
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