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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

FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Plants are good for you, so why do wellness influencers call them toxic?

This fact check examines whether scientific evidence supports the claim that oxalate-rich foods should be avoided.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

No, honey isn’t unhealthy because it spikes your blood sugar, but why does this influencer say the opposite?

Article fact-checking some of the Glucose Goddess' claims on honey and sugar content.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

FDA bans the use of Red No.3 in Food because of links to cancer. What’s the actual risk?

Article fact-checking claims surrounding the recent FDA ban of Red Dye No.3 in food and drugs.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Eddie Abbew claims calorie deficit should not be the main concern with fat loss. What does the data say?

Article fact-checking the claim that insulin is the main concern with fat loss, not calorie counting.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Media Literacy

Exposing Misinformation: How Influencers Twist the Truth on Social Media

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

Plants are good for you, so why do wellness influencers call them toxic?

This fact check examines whether scientific evidence supports the claim that oxalate-rich foods should be avoided.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

No, honey isn’t unhealthy because it spikes your blood sugar, but why does this influencer say the opposite?

Article fact-checking some of the Glucose Goddess' claims on honey and sugar content.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Health

FDA bans the use of Red No.3 in Food because of links to cancer. What’s the actual risk?

Article fact-checking claims surrounding the recent FDA ban of Red Dye No.3 in food and drugs.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Eddie Abbew claims calorie deficit should not be the main concern with fat loss. What does the data say?

Article fact-checking the claim that insulin is the main concern with fat loss, not calorie counting.
FACT CHECK
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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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Environment

Who’s Killing Antarctica’s Ecosystem? The Dark Side of Krill Harvesting

‍The Antarctic Crisis No One’s Talking About
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Don’t listen to this influencer's advice, fruit is not making you fat.

It's more likely to have the opposite effect.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

The Great Milk Debate: Does The Science Support Recent Claims?

What's really the best for your health?
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Are Meat-Based Diets Putting Our Dogs at Risk? Exploring Healthier, Climate-Friendly Alternatives

Exploring the health and environmental benefits of plant-based diets for dogs, backed by scientific research and expert insights.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Environment

Who’s Killing Antarctica’s Ecosystem? The Dark Side of Krill Harvesting

‍The Antarctic Crisis No One’s Talking About
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Don’t listen to this influencer's advice, fruit is not making you fat.

It's more likely to have the opposite effect.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

The Great Milk Debate: Does The Science Support Recent Claims?

What's really the best for your health?
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Are Meat-Based Diets Putting Our Dogs at Risk? Exploring Healthier, Climate-Friendly Alternatives

Exploring the health and environmental benefits of plant-based diets for dogs, backed by scientific research and expert insights.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Environment

Who’s Killing Antarctica’s Ecosystem? The Dark Side of Krill Harvesting

‍The Antarctic Crisis No One’s Talking About
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Don’t listen to this influencer's advice, fruit is not making you fat.

It's more likely to have the opposite effect.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

The Great Milk Debate: Does The Science Support Recent Claims?

What's really the best for your health?
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Are Meat-Based Diets Putting Our Dogs at Risk? Exploring Healthier, Climate-Friendly Alternatives

Exploring the health and environmental benefits of plant-based diets for dogs, backed by scientific research and expert insights.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Environment

Who’s Killing Antarctica’s Ecosystem? The Dark Side of Krill Harvesting

‍The Antarctic Crisis No One’s Talking About
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Don’t listen to this influencer's advice, fruit is not making you fat.

It's more likely to have the opposite effect.
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

The Great Milk Debate: Does The Science Support Recent Claims?

What's really the best for your health?
FACT CHECK
Opinion
Nutrition

Are Meat-Based Diets Putting Our Dogs at Risk? Exploring Healthier, Climate-Friendly Alternatives

Exploring the health and environmental benefits of plant-based diets for dogs, backed by scientific research and expert insights.