Alternative Therapy
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Acupuncture gets scientific
Acupuncture can be “firmly” grounded in science, according to British doctors who practise it. Read more
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Study finds no benefit from multivitamins
Multivitamins do not seem to reduce the risk of cancer for postmenopausal women, new results indicate. Read more
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When green tea harms cancer patients
Green tea has become a popular health drink said to be rich in vitamins and healthy plant chemicals. Read more
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Clash over acupuncture benefits
Experts have clashed over whether the benefits of acupuncture justify performing the procedure. Read more
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Acupuncture of all sorts relieves headaches
Acupuncture is good at relieving headaches – but it may not need to be precise, according to a new analysis published today. Read more
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Lack of evidence that herbal remedies aid menopause
There is a lack of evidence that herbal remedies can help relieve the symptoms of menopause, experts have discovered. Read more
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Public backs herbal regulation
Just 25 herbal medicines have so far been registered with British regulators – despite strong public backing for regulation, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Detox products anger scientists
Scientists took a campaign against so-called detox treatments to the High Streets yesterday. Read more
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Flawed reporting of herbal trials
Most media reporting of drug trials and alternative medicines is flawed, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Doubts over benefit of Gingko biloba
Gingko biloba, a herb widely-used to protect the brain, may not have any beneficial effect against dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported today. Read more