Alternative Medicine

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Alternative Medicine

Prof. Ernst’s Research Trustworthy Index, and the ‘Alternative Medicine Hall of Fame’

Edzard Ernst -
Given not all tested treatments turn out to be effective, we should judge trustworthiness of research based on how many negative findings researchers publish
Cancer

Fenbendazole: the ‘cancer-curing’ anti-parasitic beloved by Joe Rogan

Alice Howarth -
On the world's most popular podcast, Joe Rogan regularly touts the cancer-curing properties of fenbendazole, an anti-parasitic drug
Alternative Medicine

Google’s AI promoted unproven mushroom supplement with questionable testimonials

Michael Marshall -
Lignosus claims that their mushroom supplement treats COPD – serious claims based on no evidence, yet Google's AI search actively endorsed it
Alternative Medicine

You should take the opportunity to see pseudoscience up close – here’s how

Michael Marshall -
Attending pseudoscience events in person is one of the best ways for a skeptic to understand the appeal of woo – especially if you follow our top tips
Alternative Medicine

Leaked footage reveals the ‘psychic’ behind antivaxxer Joseph Mercola

Michael Marshall -
Leaked footage shows leading anti-vaxxer Joseph Mercola calling for people to "march with weapons" against vets, during consultation with ‘psychic’
Alternative Medicine

Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar shows the shameless reality of Belle Gibson’s fraud

Abigail Kennedy -
In Apple Cider Vinegar, Netflix approaches Belle Gibson's cancer fraud with a skeptical eye – so why can't they treat Goop the same?
Chiropractic

A psychic child bride and ghostly inspiration: the invention of chiropractic

Michael Marshall -
Daniel David Palmer, the inventor of chiropractic, claimed his movement was inspired by spiritual communication with the ghost of a doctor
Wellness

New Year, New You, New Woo: 2025’s health and beauty ‘microtrends’

Alice Howarth -
Every new year comes with a fresh list of do's and don'ts from beauty and wellness influencers, as social media speeds up 'microtrends'
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