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Rows of plastic bottles filled with golden-yellow seed oil line a supermarket shelf. This image visually anchors the article’s examination of seed oils and their alleged link to inflammation, challenging widespread misinformation with evidence-based analysis of the health impacts of vegetable oils.
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Nutrition

Do seed oils cause inflammation?

Do seed oils cause inflammation? Our expert fact-check examines the science behind omega-6 fatty acids, linoleic acid, and inflammatory biomarkers to debunk seed oil myths with evidence-based research
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A clipboard with a cholesterol checklist labeled “HDL (high density lipoprotein)” and “LDL (low density lipoprotein),” surrounded by a stethoscope, pen, and book. This image supports the article’s debunking of the misleading “firefighter analogy” about cholesterol, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between HDL and LDL in understanding heart disease risk.
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OPINION
Media Literacy

Fact-checking the firefighter analogy for cholesterol and heart disease

We break down why the firefighter analogy doesn’t hold up, and what decades of research really say about cholesterol’s role in heart disease.
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A smiling young woman leads a vibrant street demonstration, holding a “GO VEGAN!” sign high above her head as colorful smoke in pink, yellow, and green fills the air behind her. The image visually contrasts with the article’s critique of Fox News’ portrayal of veganism, symbolizing the passionate activism Fox News misrepresents while it reframes climate-conscious diets as harmful to the environment.
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OPINION
Nutrition

‘Going vegan destroys the environment’ says Fox News. Is there evidence of this?

Fox News claims that veganism harms the environment, but evidence shows plant-based diets are significantly more sustainable.
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A smiling pregnant woman stands in a warmly lit kitchen, gently cradling her baby bump, surrounded by potted plants and soft sunlight. The peaceful, nurturing scene contrasts with the article’s urgent warning that vegan pregnancies may carry a heightened risk of deadly complications like preeclampsia, underscoring the tension between idealized imagery of plant-based motherhood and emerging medical concerns about nutrient deficiencies.
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OPINION
Health

'Pregnant vegans warned of deadly complications' media cites study on preeclampsia; is there cause for concern?

Regardless of your dietary patter, it's important to make sure you eat a healthy, balanced diet during pregnancy.
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