Honey's healing secret
Australian researchers have revealed the secret explanation for the deadly bug-killing properties of honey.
View ArticleForget ginkgo: study
The widely used herbal supplement 'Ginkgo biloba' does not enhance memory, according to a new American study.
View ArticleMeditation helps kids with ADHD
Meditation can help improve symptoms in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), an international psychiatry conference heard this week.
View ArticleRoyal jelly buzz un-bee-lievable
GREAT MOMENTS IN SCIENCE: On the shelf next to the snake oil, you may have spotted something that is said to do wonders for your wellbeing. But, Dr Karl thinks it's all some kind of sting.
View ArticleRegrowth mystery reborn
GREAT MOMENTS IN SCIENCE: If you're only as old as you feel then are you as old as your body? The idea that body cells regrow every seven years should be an accurate guide, right? Wrong! Dr Karl can...
View ArticleDry skin gets the indigo treatment
A dose of the blues may help persistent sufferers of psoriasis, according to a team of Taiwanese researchers.
View ArticleMaggots no wonder cure for wounds
Putting flesh-eating maggots into open wounds may clean wounds more quickly than normal treatment, but does not lead to faster healing, say UK researchers.
View ArticleWarning over 'natural' menopause therapies
An Australian study has revealed that more women are dumping hormone replacement therapy in favour of untested alternatives to deal with menopause.
View ArticleDud treatments more easily spread
Ineffective treatments are more likely to spread than effective ones because they are used for a longer period of time, say Australian and UK researchers.
View ArticleAcupuncture relieves back pain: study
Acupuncture brought more relief to people with back pain than standard treatments, whether it was done with a toothpick or a real needle, say US researchers.
View ArticleReflexology debate heats up
NEWS ANALYSIS: A debate over the merits of reflexology has been triggered by a new report on the effectiveness of the practice.
View ArticleCranberries just the juice for nasty infection
GREAT MOMENTS IN SCIENCE: Dr Karl looks at a simple, natural remedy for a common, uncomfortable complaint.
View ArticleExperts debate homeopathy funding
Despite a growing chorus of expert voices questioning homeopathy, some doctors suggest it is being unfairly targeted.
View ArticleGlucosamine 'no better than placebo'
People who take glucosamine and chondroitin for osteoarthritis are wasting their money, according to a new study published today.
View ArticleZinc cuts short the common cold
COLD RELIEF: Zinc supplements can reduce the severity of the common cold and help people recover faster, say the authors of a new Cochrane review.
View ArticleAlternative medicine popular for arthritis
MIXING IT UP: Almost as many people use alternative treatments as use pharmaceuticals to treat arthritis and osteoporosis.
View ArticleTraditional Chinese medicines under scrutiny
DNA analysis can identify illegal or unsafe ingredients in traditional Chinese medicines, according to new research.
View ArticleJury out on alternative therapy for smokers
There is some evidence to suggest acupuncture and hypnosis are effective drug-free ways to help smokers kick the habit.
View ArticleCould Viagra help save tigers?
TRADITIONAL PITFALLS: Advances in Western medicine may persuade some to stop using parts from exotic and endangered animals to cure various ailments.
View ArticleTea tree oil 'no threat to antibiotics'
TEA TREE TEST: Tea tree oil has become a bathroom cabinet staple, but there is no evidence the ubiquitous oil can contribute to antibiotic resistance, say researchers.
View ArticlePomegranate can affect medicines
FOOD AND DRUGS: Consuming pomegranate as a food, juice or extract in herbal medicines can interfere with the body's uptake of pharmaceutical drugs, an Australian study has found.
View ArticleFish oil shows promise in preventing psychosis
PREVENTING PSYCHOSIS: Seven years after the end of a trial in which young people at severe risk of developing psychotic disorders were given fish oil tablets, most remain mentally healthy, a new study...
View ArticleOmega-3 supplements don't prevent cognitive decline
FISH OIL FAIL: Fish oil supplements, which are high in omega-3 fatty acids, do not protect against mental decline despite common belief, a new study has found.
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