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fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

15 Food Myths So Wrong, They're Kind Of Iconic - Tasting Table

Coconut oil does not possess miraculous superfood qualities as claimed; it contains unhealthy saturated fats and lacks proof of health benefits.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

A nasal spray company wants to make it harder for the FTC to police health claims

Xlear wants its day in court after the FTC's lawsuit over misleading health claims regarding its nasal spray for COVID-19 prevention.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Psyllium husk is being touted as nature's Ozempic' here's what experts say

Psyllium husk is gaining popularity as a weight loss supplement, but its effects are not comparable to prescription GLP-1 medications like Ozempic.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Iconic Soda Started As 'Brad's Drink' And A Cure For Indigestion - Tasting Table

Pepsi was originally marketed as a health drink with no medical backing.
The name Pepsi-Cola was derived from the terms dyspepsia and kola.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Tell us: what have you never quite understood about cooking oils?

Confusion over cooking oils arises from conflicting opinions; expert insights are needed for clarity.
fromNature
2 months ago

AI linked to explosion of low-quality biomedical research papers

Imagine you're trying to pass an exam that has a particular pass rate, and you add as many questions as you want. You see which ones you got right, and you remove the ones that you got wrong. That's basically what they're doing.
Data science
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Can Eating Certain Foods Really Help You Get Pregnant?

claim that eating certain foods helped them get pregnant
Mental health
SF food
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

No, Really, You Do Not Have To Worry About "Toxic" Girl Scout Cookies

Claims of toxins in Girl Scout Cookies are misleading and largely unfounded, requiring deeper investigation beyond viral headlines.
SF food
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A nutrition researcher shares 4 red flags he avoids on food labels, starting with 'low fat'

Beware of misleading health claims on ultra-processed foods, such as 'low fat' or 'low calorie.'
Wellness
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Everyone's talking about: Apple cider vinegar - but what health benefits does it really have?

Apple cider vinegar is trending in wellness due to a Netflix show highlighting influencer culture and its dubious health claims.
Medicine
fromArs Technica
9 months ago

Popular gut probiotic completely craps out in randomized controlled trial

Probiotics like Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis do not significantly improve bowel health, challenging their marketed benefits.
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