Cosmetics & Science
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29 March 2026 · 6 min read
Palm Oil: Health Risk, Environmental Disaster, or Both?
Found in almost every processed food, palm oil is controversial on both health and environmental grounds. Is it actually harmful? Should you avoid it? Here's what the science says.
28 March 2026 · 7 min read
Processed Meat, Nitrates and Nitrites: The Real Cancer Risk
Why did WHO classify processed meat as a Group 1 carcinogen? What do nitrates and nitrites do in the body, and under what conditions do they become harmful? The numbers might surprise you.
26 March 2026 · 5 min read
E Numbers Explained: What Do They Actually Mean?
There are hundreds of E numbers from E100 to E1500. Memorizing them all is impossible — but understanding the system takes five minutes. This guide decodes E numbers for good.
24 March 2026 · 8 min read
Aspartame and Cancer: Understanding WHO's 2023 Classification
In 2023 WHO classified aspartame as 'possibly carcinogenic.' Should you panic? We explain what Group 2B actually means, and how many diet sodas it would take to reach a risky level.
22 March 2026 · 7 min read
E621 MSG: Chinese Restaurant Syndrome — Myth or Reality?
Brain damage, obesity, Chinese Restaurant Syndrome... MSG has been blamed for everything. Decades of research tell a very different story.
20 March 2026 · 6 min read
E211 Sodium Benzoate: Is It Really Dangerous for Children?
Found in dozens of products from soft drinks to pickles, E211 is one of the most debated preservatives. We break down what the science actually says and who should avoid it.