There is no scientific case for homeopathy: the debate is over
Pharmacists who sell homeopathic remedies as anything other than placebos are putting their customers’ health at risk
Homeopathy’s lack of effectiveness is no surprise
Ian Sample: The latest findings in Australia add to a series of other studies proving that its preparations have no proven benefits to patients
I’m finally getting vaccinated. But not because of your shaming
My liberal, new-age parents decided not to vaccinate me when I was a child. I’ve been judged a public health risk all my life for a decision I didn’t make
Shopping vouchers ‘most effective’ way to help pregnant women stop smoking
One-fifth kicked the habit before giving birth when receiving financial incentives in a Cambridge university study, more than twice the rate using traditional services
The truth about ‘miracle foods’ – from chia seeds to coconut oil
Cancer, diabetes, heart disease, dandruff… can these things really be cured, or at least prevented, by what we eat?
Doctors’ new prescription: ‘Don’t just exercise, do it outside’
In the latest battle against obesity, doctors prescribe exercise – outdoors. Will the green-prescriptions movement take off?
Phthalates are everywhere, and the health risks are worrying. How bad are they really?
Phthalates are everywhere, and a tidal wave of new research has documented their wide-ranging negative health impacts, but what are the real risks?
Can my child’s peanut allergy be cured?
Luisa Dillner: Researchers think they may have found a key to a cure for this potentially life-threatening condition. For now, though, it’s imperative that parents continue to follow recommended guidelines
Do common drugs really cause dementia?
Dean Burnett: Media reports of a recent study suggesting a wide variety of common drugs can increase the chances of getting dementia are more sensationalism than science
Partners can worsen childbirth pains for the intimacy-averse, study finds
Psychologists find that women who need less closeness in their relationships feel more pain when accompanied by their partner