Four in 10 young people don't see 'buy now, pay later' as debt

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What happened

The way a product is labeled can change how consumers think about it.

"No added sugar" or "99% fat-free" can make food sound healthier than it really is.

Key facts

  • "No added sugar" or "99% fat-free" can make food sound healthier than it really is.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:01 UTC.

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