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Do turmeric and curcumin have any actual health benefits?

New Scientist · Jun 1, 2026, 5:14 PM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

Turmeric is heralded for its anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties, but columnist Alice Klein finds that the evidence for this is shaky. Taking high doses of its curcumin extract in supplement form can be risky

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