Questions are being raised about microplastics studies – here’s what’s solid science and what isn’t
Michael Richardson, Leiden University and Le Yang, Leiden University Over the past few years, studies have suggested that plastic particles
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Aluminium in vaccines: separating RFK Jr’s claims from scientific evidence
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A stranger’s face? The unresolved questions of face transplantation 20 years on
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From heart health to drug interactions: garlic’s effect on the body
Dipa Kamdar, Kingston University Whether it is sizzling in olive oil or crushed into a curry, garlic has long been
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Vegan diet: how your body changes from day one
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Ultra-processed foods might not be the real villain in our diets – here’s what our research found
Graham Finlayson, University of Leeds and James Stubbs, University of Leeds Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one
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