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Melissa Davey

Melissa Davey

The Guardian

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‘Parasitic cleanses’ are the latest health trend to infest social media. But what does the evidence say?

Parasitic infections are fairly uncommon among otherwise healthy people living in most major developed cities. But this hasn’t stopped a wave of...

10.06.2026 10

The Guardian

Melissa Davey

A dead person’s fat pumped into your body? Why the ‘zombie filler’ trend has some experts spooked | Antiviral

With people getting everything from salmon sperm to plasma injected into their faces in the name of beauty, it is difficult to be surprised when new,...

29.04.2026 30

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Melissa Davey

Sea moss is everywhere on TikTok – yes it’s natural but that doesn’t mean it’s safe or beneficial for all

If you have a weak stomach, I don’t recommend watching one of the many videos on social media of influencers dipping their spoons into a jar of sea...

03.03.2026 60

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Melissa Davey

Gut check: are at-home microbiome tests a way to ‘hack your health’ or simply a waste?

20.01.2026 60

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Melissa Davey

Longevity supplements are sold as helping prevent ageing. But do they have any long-term benefits or increase lifespan?

09.12.2025 40

The Guardian

Melissa Davey

What is protein water – and can it help me lose weight and gain muscle?

28.10.2025 20

The Guardian

Melissa Davey