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We have a conflicted relationship with the things that give us pleasure. We fear overindulgence may be harming us, and we desperately seek evidence that […]
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Neutrahealth in Trouble
In the last few days, vitamin pill company Neutrahealth (NUT.L), has seen a precipitous drop in its share price. Its investors look like they believe […]
A little sip and you can join the Mile High Club and Solve the Credit Crunch
One of the themes of Ben Goldacre’s new book, Bad Science, is the ‘medicalisation of everyday life’. (read and except here). Everyday experiences are turned […]
Andy Burman Resigns From Ofquack
Andy Burman, Chief Executive of the British Dietetic Association, appears to have resigned his post from the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (Ofquack). This news […]
Alleged Victim of Oxford Nutritionist ‘Detox Diet’ wins £810,000
Barbara Nash is a nutritionist based near Oxford. Dawn Page was overweight and sought the advice of Nash. It is alleged she was put on […]
Autism: If You Can’t Blame MMR, Let’s Try Wi-Fi
Maybe we are witnessing the death throes of the MMR controversy. The arguments that autism is caused by the triple-jab have been shown to be […]
Dr Ann Walker and Her Neanderthal Theories
In this story, a supplement industry spokesperson resorts to Creationist ‘Science’ for their evidence to support the ‘crucial’ nature of supplement pills, shows how we […]
Holfordism: Understanding Patrick, Optimum Nutrition, and the Nutritionist Industry
Patrick Holford has built up a very impressive and comprehensive empire; networks of web sites, charities, a college, educational trusts and of course, books, TV […]
The Depths of Ms McKeith’s Anti-Science
It’s been a bad week for Gillian. The anti-quackery blogging brigade have been partaking in bouts of the great British pastime of uncontrolled Schadenfreude (why […]
Quack Word #39: ‘Superfood’
Regular listeners to BBC Radio 4’s Womans‘ Hour will have recently heard nutritionist Suzi Grant extolling the virtues of so-called superfoods. Quackery, I say. But […]