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5.16.2013

by Brian Hudson

The Consumer Effects Of ‘Infotainment’ Science Reporting

Now this is the kind of journalism I like to see. Earlier today, the Guardian published “The need for critical science journalism” by Dr. Jalees Rehman, a well-aimed jab at the way most media outlets handle science reporting. Labeling the / read more…

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3.15.2013

by Dani Johnson

Pseudo Alert! Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Complementary and alternative medicine practices are harmful to society because they take money from cancer patients that they could be using on real cancer treatments that actually work. Doctors spend years in college and medical school and even longer in / read more…

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2.2.2013

by Chad Jones

Essential oils: A perfect example of alternative medicine exaggeration

Healthcare is a breeding ground for pseudoscience – and for good reason too. When it comes to our health we really are an easy target. Nobody likes to be sick and nobody wants to lose a loved one. It makes / read more…

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12.3.2012

by M O'Callaghan

Wishing the Duchess a Woo Free Pregnancy

It was announced today that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate are expecting their first child. The couple had hoped to keep the news to themselves for a little longer but the Duchess being admitted to hospital with / read more…

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11.26.2012

by M O'Callaghan

Potency Potions That Potentially Cost the Earth

The Natural History Museum in Tring, Hertfordshire, aims to “promote the discovery, understanding, enjoyment, and responsible use of the natural world.” Online and flesh-and-blood visitors are welcome to peruse the institution’s “fantastic exhibitions.” In August, 2011, the museum received some / read more…

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11.12.2012

by M O'Callaghan

The Prettiest Strangulation Device for Your Baby.

It may be a cliché to refer to Robert Koch (1843-1910) as the father of bacteriology but it isn’t wide of the mark. The meticulously documented work of this Nobel Laureate demonstrates the breadth of his knowledge, ceaseless curiosity and / read more…

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10.13.2011

by Guy McCardle

US Army Embraces Alternative Therapies

Thus far in the War on Terror the US has suffered over 41,000 wounded troops.  This does not include those killed in action.  The majority of the wounded are living with some degree of chronic pain.  Pain management has quickly / read more…

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10.5.2011

by Brian Dunning

A Lesson in Treating Illness

I’m sad that today I’m adding a slide to one of my live presentations, adding Steve Jobs to the list of famous people who died treating terminal diseases with woo rather than with medicine. Seven or eight years ago, the / read more…

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8.23.2011

by Guy McCardle

Complimentary Medicine Popular with Healthcare Workers

A new study reveals that nearly three quarters of U.S. healthcare workers utilize the services of complementary and alternative medical (CAM) practitioners. The most common reason given was to alleviate anxiety.  As reported in the journal Health Services Research by / read more…

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