What makes a good health scare? Three essential ingredients.

First, there has to be something mundane that lots of ordinary people do, and preferably enjoy doing.

Second, there has to be a nasty disease, or a frightening health condition.

Third, the word “causes” must appear.

A big scare last week concerned Nutella, with reports that the processed palm oil used in the production of the hazelnut spread might be carcinogenic.

MORE:   http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/nutella-cancer-ingredient-palm-oil-health-scare-medical-science-spot-a-story-a7528036.html