Tackling cancer treatment myths, from clean eating to cannabis
We sort through some of the most persistent and pernicious myths surrounding cancer and its treatment
Can acupuncture relieve your baby’s colic?
A new study suggests so – but don’t start sticking needles into your child. A detailed look at the results shows things aren’t so clear cut
Health academic defends flooding regulator with complaints about alternative therapies
Ken Harvey accuses Complementary Medicines Australia of trying to ‘oust’ him from his role at Monash University
Belle Gibson was paid $75,000 by Nine for 60 Minutes interview, documents show
Consumer Affairs Victoria says invoice paying for exclusive interview with Whole Pantry founder included in affidavit
Belle Gibson video submitted to court sparks condemnation over cancer claims
Video shows Penguin preparing her for media interviews by asking her a series of questions she could expect to be asked
Does ‘cupping’ do Olympic athletes any good – and does it matter if it doesn’t?
The red circular marks decorating many bodies in Rio can be credited to the alternative therapy du jour. Cupping has no scientifically proven benefits – but for many athletes, that winning advantage is in the mind as much as the body
Deepak Chopra’s healing talk appears to empower but self-blame is not far behind
The guru presents an exciting vision of our ability to control our wellbeing but leaves little else to blame than ourselves if we are stricken with disease
‘Ayahuasca is changing global environmental consciousness’
David Hill: Interview with US scientist Dennis McKenna on powerful Amazon hallucinogen, plant intelligence and environmental crises
‘I’ve been a homeopathic vet for 40 years, so how can I be seen as a fraud?’
Fifty vets are licensed to use homeopathy. But a petition signed by 1,000 wants a ‘disproven’ treatment blacklisted
Live authentically, live until you’re 37! Six wellness trends inspired by our ancestors
According to paleo evangelist Pete Evans, sunscreen is a ‘recipe for disaster’. What next in wellness trends – DIY dentistry? Barefoot commuting?