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Research Lead (Volunteer)

Elise Hutchinson, PhD

Elise has a PhD in linguistics and focuses on fighting misinformation & creating meaningful debate.

About Elise

Elise is a linguistics professional who was awarded Summa Cum Laude for her PhD thesis, which focused on the cognitive and discursive mechanisms behind effective persuasion, particularly in the long term. She is passionate about finding ways to fight against the spread of misinformation and disinformation, and to generate meaningful, constructive debates.

Elise earned her PhD at the Université de Neuchâtel and currently lives in England.

Articles featuring  

Elise Hutchinson, PhD

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Opinion
Health

Seed Oils Are in Baby Formula for a Reason—Here’s Why It Matters

For parents who cannot naturally breastfeed their babies, infant formulas provide a lifeline.
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Opinion
Nutrition

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Evaluating the Role of Fish and Plant Sources.

It's true that fish sources of Omega-3 fatty acids are better than most plant-based ones, but fish get their omega's from this super water-plant source
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Opinion
Health

The Belle Gibson Scandal: How Wellness Misinformation Endangers Public Health

When Belle Gibson lied about curing her cancer by eating fruits and vegetables, it wasn't just morally wrong, it was a threat to public health.
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Opinion
Nutrition

The Facts About Protein: Why Science Says More Isn’t Always Better

The Glucose Goddess claims that we should all aim for 2g of protein per kg of body weight every day. What do the experts think?
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Opinion
Media Literacy

Exposing Misinformation: How Influencers Twist the Truth on Social Media

Misinformation Detractors: How Social Media Influencers Deflect Accountability in Nutrition Conversations
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Opinion
Nutrition

There is no evidence that a low vitamin A diet might be beneficial for your health.

Cutting out vitamin A isn’t a biohack—it’s a health risk with no scientific upside
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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Seed Oils Are in Baby Formula for a Reason—Here’s Why It Matters

For parents who cannot naturally breastfeed their babies, infant formulas provide a lifeline.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Evaluating the Role of Fish and Plant Sources.

It's true that fish sources of Omega-3 fatty acids are better than most plant-based ones, but fish get their omega's from this super water-plant source
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Food Systems

Unpacking the Shift: Why Consumers Are Moving Away from Plant-Based Meat

SPOILER - Yes, plant-based meat sales have dropped, but it's because people are swapping to less processed plant-based proteins.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Food Systems

What Do Egg Prices Have To Do With Pandemics? Understanding the Bird Flu Crisis

The current egg price crisis isn't just costing consumers more money, it's putting farmers at risk, as well as causing concern for another pandemic. This feature explores the impacts of avian flu (H5N1).
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Seed Oils Are in Baby Formula for a Reason—Here’s Why It Matters

For parents who cannot naturally breastfeed their babies, infant formulas provide a lifeline.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Evaluating the Role of Fish and Plant Sources.

It's true that fish sources of Omega-3 fatty acids are better than most plant-based ones, but fish get their omega's from this super water-plant source
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Food Systems

Unpacking the Shift: Why Consumers Are Moving Away from Plant-Based Meat

SPOILER - Yes, plant-based meat sales have dropped, but it's because people are swapping to less processed plant-based proteins.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Food Systems

What Do Egg Prices Have To Do With Pandemics? Understanding the Bird Flu Crisis

The current egg price crisis isn't just costing consumers more money, it's putting farmers at risk, as well as causing concern for another pandemic. This feature explores the impacts of avian flu (H5N1).
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Seed Oils Are in Baby Formula for a Reason—Here’s Why It Matters

For parents who cannot naturally breastfeed their babies, infant formulas provide a lifeline.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Evaluating the Role of Fish and Plant Sources.

It's true that fish sources of Omega-3 fatty acids are better than most plant-based ones, but fish get their omega's from this super water-plant source
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Food Systems

Unpacking the Shift: Why Consumers Are Moving Away from Plant-Based Meat

SPOILER - Yes, plant-based meat sales have dropped, but it's because people are swapping to less processed plant-based proteins.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Food Systems

What Do Egg Prices Have To Do With Pandemics? Understanding the Bird Flu Crisis

The current egg price crisis isn't just costing consumers more money, it's putting farmers at risk, as well as causing concern for another pandemic. This feature explores the impacts of avian flu (H5N1).
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

Seed Oils Are in Baby Formula for a Reason—Here’s Why It Matters

For parents who cannot naturally breastfeed their babies, infant formulas provide a lifeline.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Evaluating the Role of Fish and Plant Sources.

It's true that fish sources of Omega-3 fatty acids are better than most plant-based ones, but fish get their omega's from this super water-plant source
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Food Systems

Unpacking the Shift: Why Consumers Are Moving Away from Plant-Based Meat

SPOILER - Yes, plant-based meat sales have dropped, but it's because people are swapping to less processed plant-based proteins.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Food Systems

What Do Egg Prices Have To Do With Pandemics? Understanding the Bird Flu Crisis

The current egg price crisis isn't just costing consumers more money, it's putting farmers at risk, as well as causing concern for another pandemic. This feature explores the impacts of avian flu (H5N1).