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Food marketing: These 9 foods look healthier than they are

Food marketing can turn processed cereals into fonts of fiber, sugary drinks into fruit, plastic bottles of water into hydration products, and more.

Fact vs. FictionAugust 7, 2025Lindsay Moyer, MS, RDN
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Seed oils: Are they healthy or harmful?

We’ve got answers to your questions: what seed oils have to do with health, disease, and inflammation, how they’re processed, and what your best options are.

Fact vs. FictionJuly 25, 2025Caitlin Dow, PhD
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Misinformation lends itself to social contagion; here’s how to recognize and combat it

Fact vs. FictionJuly 21, 2025The Conversation
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5 protein myths: You may be surprised

“Low carb,” boast some labels. “Fat free,” claim others. But “low protein?” That’s not a thing. Protein is a selling point. But its overblown reputation has been fueled by a jumble of myths. Here’s the truth about some popular ones.

Fact vs. FictionJuly 16, 2025Bonnie Liebman, MS
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Can a GLP-1 supplement help you lose weight?

Some GLP-1 supplements claim to be a natural alternative to GLP-1 drugs. But don’t expect to see results anywhere near what you’d get from a drug.

SupplementsJuly 7, 2025Caitlin Dow, PhD
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Can you ‘hack your metabolism’ with Lumen?

Lumen claims to measure your metabolism and use that information to give you personalized diet advice. But is it worth its hefty price tag?

Fact vs. FictionJuly 7, 2025Caitlin Dow, PhD
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Is Fatty15 worth the hype?

The supplement Fatty15 claims that a 15-carbon-chain fatty acid is essential for health and “reverses” aging. Here’s what the research actually shows.

Fact vs. FictionJuly 7, 2025Caitlin Dow, PhD
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Should you take a bovine colostrum supplement?

Bovine colostrum is the “it” supplement right now, with companies claiming that it can repair your gut, boost your immune system, and more. What’s the evidence?

SupplementsJuly 7, 2025Caitlin Dow, PhD
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How do we know vaccines are safe?

If you’re confused about whether vaccines are safe, you’re not alone. Are the ingredients safe? What are the long-term risks? Can kids’ immune systems handle so many? We’ve got your answers here.

Fact vs. FictionApril 14, 2025Caitlin Dow, PhD
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Taking GLP-1 obesity drugs? Here's what to eat or avoid.

Some ‘GLP-1 friendly’ foods are not healthy and won't help with side effects, muscle loss, or weight loss.

Weight and HealthMarch 12, 2025Bonnie Liebman, MS
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