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fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

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

In a bid to protect against Covid-19, Xlear marketed its nasal spray, claiming its ingredients could block viruses, leading to a lawsuit for unsupported health claims.
Law
#nutrition
SF food
fromBusiness Insider
3 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.'
SF food
fromBusiness Insider
3 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.'
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fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

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

Originally created as a digestive aid by pharmacist Caleb Bradham in 1893, Pepsi was marketed for its health benefits before transforming into a sugary soda.
Food & drink
Data science
fromNature
1 month ago

AI linked to explosion of low-quality biomedical research papers

The rise of AI tools is leading to an increase in misleading health claims in scientific literature based on open datasets.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Is it true that ginger shots boost immunity?

Dr. Emily Leeming states that while ginger shots are popular for immunity, research on their benefits is limited and not conclusively supportive.
Alternative medicine
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

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

The study claimed to find heavy metals and herbicides in Girl Scout Cookies, leading to viral outrage and a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against the Girl Scouts of America.
SF food
Wellness
fromIndependent
4 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Is Green Tea Really Nature's Ozempic'?

Dr. Jyotsna Ghosh, an obesity medicine doctor at Johns Hopkins University, explained that while there are claims linking green tea to weight loss, the evidence remains unclear and inconclusive.
Digital life
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