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RFK’s Stance on Raw Milk, UPFs, Oils & Organic Food, Fact-Checked
His takes on food and medicine are anything but scientifically reliable.
Health•8 min read
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How Ads for Meat, Milk and Eggs Sell You a Fantasy
A side-by-side comparison of marketing myths with reality.
Food•7 min read
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No, Plants Aren’t Bad for You (and Other ‘Meatfluencer’ Claims, Fact-Checked)
The anti-vegetable movement’s health claims, examined.
Mythbusting•8 min read
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Why Raw Milk Isn’t Safe — Especially Considering Bird Flu
RFK could make accessing raw milk easier — at the cost of public health.
Mythbusting•7 min read
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How Easy Is It to Get a Humane Label for Meat? Very
The government agency tasked with oversight doesn’t require much.
Meat Lobby•5 min read
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How Big Meat Worked to Rebrand in 2024 — Using Disinformation
A look back at the year’s manipulative messaging.
Food•8 min read
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The Skin Benefits of Beef Tallow Are Lathered on Thick
How the beauty trend bolsters factory farming.
Mythbusting•5 min read
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What Musk and Rogan Got Very Wrong About Climate Change and Meat
In a recent podcast appearance, Musk spread climate misinformation.
Mythbusting•9 min read
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