I normally don't like to use stupid expressions like WOW - but in this particular even, it might be well-suited: It has just been reported that the German Medical Association wants homeopathy to be ...

It had been reported that five infants under three months of age have died from whooping cough this year, as cases continue to spread across the country. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has ...

Conspiracy theories, as often discussed here, plague the realm of so-called alternative medicine (SCAM), e.g.: Conspiracy beliefs prompt consumers to use so-called alternative medicine How can we ...

In the realm of so-called alternative medicine (SCAM), dental amalgam is a big topic. Therefore, we have discussed it several times before, e.g.: The EU will phase out the use of dental amalgam Long ...

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) assists with decision-making related to patient care, to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction. This study aimed to analyse the attitudes, skills, and utilization of ...

I know, I have mentioned my concerns before about research into so-called alternative medicine (SCAM) from China, e.g.: Concerning developments in acupuncture research: is there something rotten in ...

In the previous 3 parts of this series (see here, here and here), we have discussed 9 fake diagnoses of so-called alternative medicine (SCAM): Today I will briefly discuss three further fake diagnoses ...

I received an email – a round robin, actually – from my ex-friend Wayne Jonas and was amazed to read the following passage: Some of my regular readers might also know Wayne, as he is a member of my ...

Many fans of so-called alternative medicine have, as discussed ad nauseam on this blog, an irrational attitude towards vaccinations. They frequently claim that they do more harm than good. I wonder ...

Leaky gut syndrome is allegedly caused by the passage of harmful substances from the gut wall into the body. SCAM proponents claim it is the origin of many conditions, including multiple sclerosis and ...

This study aims to appraise the utility, accuracy, and quality of information available on YouTube on acupuncture for chronic pain treatment. Using search terms such as “acupuncture for chronic pain” ...

It has been reported that a former model almost died trying to cure her cancer with a juice diet. Medics tried to get Irena Stoynova to use conventional cancer treatments after she was diagnosed with ...