Why we sued Simon Singh: the British Chiropractic Association speaks
Edzard Ernst: The BCA gives a fascinating account of why it sued the writer for libel over an article in the Guardian, and the aftermath of its defeat
Experience: I stayed awake during surgery
John Butler: 'I could feel the surgeons hands rummaging around inside me, which wasn't a pleasant feeling, but not painful'
Detox: flushing out poison or absorbing dangerous claptrap?
The alternative-medicine version of detox has real-world side-effects that outweigh its imaginary benefits
Edzard Ernst: The professor at war with the prince
Professor Edzard Ernst he caused uproar this week when he labelled Prince Charles a 'snake oil salesman' for his dandelion and artichoke detox remedy. He talks to Susanna Rustin
Prince Charles branded a ‘snake oil salesman’ by scientist
Edzard Ernst, who was Britain's first professor of complementary medicine, said the prince's support for alternative medicines earns him the title
Charlie Brooks’s kriotherapy leaves me cold
Martin Robbins: The evidence to support a freeze-treatment service at health spa Champneys is unsurprisingly underwhelming
In case of overdose, consult a lifeguard
Ben Goldacre: The authorities have just finished a lengthy consultation to decide how homeopathy pills should be labelled. How amusing
Wake up and smell the mint tea
Tired? Lethargic? In dire need of 40 winks? Join the club, says Grace Dent. But how to boost our energy levels without putting in too much effort? Plus, we ask a doctor, a finance whiz, a radio presenter and a chef how they get by on so little sleep
NHS funding for homeopathy risks misleading patients, says chief scientist
Sir John Beddington says NHS funding may harm patients' health if they choose it over conventional medicine
Dozens killed by incorrectly placed acupuncture needles
Professor of complementary medicine calls for adequate training for acupuncture practitioners after survey reveals punctured hearts and lungs among causes of death