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Dread not chilli peppers: dispelling spicy food myths and misconceptions

Alice Howarth -
Lovers of spicy food will almost certainly have been subjected to some of these myths about the humble chili pepper
Alternative Medicine

Gerson Support Group cancer ‘cure’ charity removed from register by Charity Commission

Michael Marshall -
The Gerson Support Group failed to meet the Charity Commission's public benefit test - and it's not the only CAM charity that will fail to clear that hurdle
Veterinary Medicine

The ‘raw feeding’ trend can cause real harm to your pets – and to you

Danny Chambers -
The popularity of 'raw feeding' is often based on misunderstood animal welfare and conspiracy theories around conventional pet foods
Covid-19

Michael Yeadon; or why we should listen to the scientists who listen to the scientists

Mark Horne -
Michael Yeadon, a former scientist at Pfizer, becoming one of the most prolific sources of pandemic pseudoscience shows that even experts aren't immune from misinformation
Health

Who is “That Girl”, and why do Gen Zs worship her routine?

Nursyazwani Jamil -
The "That Girl" social media trend promises an idealised glimpse at a perfect life, but sets unrealistic expectations for one-size-fits-all routines
Society

Norway banned the breeding of brachycephalic dogs – is it time for other countries to follow suit?

Robyn Lowe -
The breeding of brachycephalic dogs like bulldogs and King Charles spaniels results in health problems that should not be ignored or normalised
Alternative Medicine

Mothers-only Lockdown: postpartum confinement practices in Asia

Phoebe Lim -
Chinese Mothers routinely follow traditional postpartum confinement practices - but science suggests they could be doing more harm than good
Conspiracy Theories

David Icke and Brian Rose’s four-hour anti-vaxx misinformation marathon

Michael Marshall -
Failed mayoral candidate Brian Rose invited David Icke back to spend four hours spreading dangerous Covid misinformation, enabled by YouTube
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