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For the record

For the recordWhen scientific evidence is misrepresented in the news, experts can set the record straight. 'For the record' pieces have responded to articles making dodgy science claims, ranging from junk food causing allergies, magnets easing the symptoms of menopause or that perfume can make your unborn baby infertile.

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"Are heavy metals in lipsticks linked to cancer?""Are heavy metals in lipsticks linked to cancer?"
 
"Coffee beans pill would beat diabetes""Coffee beans pill would beat diabetes"
 
"TV turns kids into monsters""TV turns kids into monsters"
 
"3p blood pressure pill beats dementia""3p blood pressure pill beats dementia"
 
Does a viral gene found in GM food raise safety concerns?Does a viral gene found in GM food raise safety concerns?
 
Is the UK snowy winter due to declining solar activity?Is the UK snowy winter due to declining solar activity?
 
Are GM crops bad for the environment and us?Are GM crops bad for the environment and us?
 
'Do cancer alternatives really work?''Do cancer alternatives really work?'
 
"Cancer danger of smacking children" "Cancer danger of smacking children"
 
Can PCBs and phthalates be linked to premature menopause?Can PCBs and phthalates be linked to premature menopause?
 
"GM crops have increased the use of danger pesticides""GM crops have increased the use of danger pesticides"
 
"Does a woman risk fertility problems by using fake tan?""Does a woman risk fertility problems by using fake tan?"
 
Is your mobile killing you?Is your mobile killing you?
 
Do phthalates cause obesity?Do phthalates cause obesity?
 
"Warning on sports drinks at the desk""Warning on sports drinks at the desk"
 

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