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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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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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9.17.2011

by Guy McCardle

More Old-Timey Medical Nonsense

If there is one thing I like it is old-time medical literature.  I enjoy the journal articles, popular media pieces and advertisements.  Guess I’m kind of a geek like that.  Today, I’ve chosen five items that I feel the Skeptoid / read more…

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9.13.2011

by Guy McCardle

The Good Old Days of Medicine

Most everyone likes a blast from the past.  Back in my grandparent’s day you could grab a few cents and run down to the local drug store for heroin cough syrup and cocaine toothache drops.  I bet they worked just / read more…

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