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Viewpoint: Food cults: Online ‘nutrition communities’ can pose unique dangers
Nutrition advice used to tell us what to eat. Social media increasingly tells us who we are based on what ...
Viewpoint: Organic food costs more—but is it healthier, safer, and more nutritious? The latest science findings may surprise you.
Few symbols on food labels evoke such an immediate sense of health as the “organic seal.” Its promise of "natural" ...
When anecdotes become medical advice: No, ADHD cannot be managed with supplements
If social media is to be believed, ADHD can be managed with supplements, breathing exercises, herbal remedies, and just about ...
‘Alternative’ cancer treatments that could kill you
The diagnosis of cancer brings fear, uncertainty, and an urgent search for control. In that vulnerable moment, alternative cancer therapies ...
Turmeric supplements: More risks than benefits
Turmeric supplements have become a booming “natural” health product, promoted for everything from inflammation and joint pain to general disease ...
Personalized nutrition: Can AI design a healthy, allergen-free diet?
In just three months, ChatGPT will turn three, and it’s already reshaping the way we work, think, and even imagine ...
Are plant-based meats healthier?
Unless you live in isolation from supermarkets, you've likely heard of plant-based meats — products made from plant-derived ingredients like ...