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10th October, 2010
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The Futility of Finding Physical Explanations for Homeopathy

From the very first decades of homeopathy’s existence in the early 19th Century, mainstream scientists…

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Andy L
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9th October, 2010
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John Benneth, Brian Josephson and an Absurd Talk at Cambridge

On the 1st of October, a rather unusual talk was held at the Cavendish Laboratories…

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Andy L
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8th April, 2008
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Medical Astrology – Forseeing the Future of Regulated Alternative Medicine

Part of the wonderful new world of regulated alternative medicine is the insistence that all…

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Andy L
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1st March, 2008
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Should Cochrane Call for More Research Into Homeopathy?

The Cochrane Collaboration is an independent network of volunteers, funded only by donations, that collate…

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Andy L
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19th June, 2007
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Begging the Question for Homeopathy

As my own personal tribute to Homeopathy Awareness Week, and as promised in my last…

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Andy L
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12th June, 2007
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Dr Ann Walker and Her Neanderthal Theories

In this story, a supplement industry spokesperson resorts to Creationist 'Science' for their evidence to…

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Andy L
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21st May, 2007
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Wi-Fi, Quackery and the MPs

Well, today's news has had lots of Wi-Fi scares being reported. Tonight's Panorama is going…

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Andy L
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7th March, 2007
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The Dilemma of Finding Reliable Health Advice Online

A press release today from the Economic and Social Research Council talks about recent research…

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Andy L
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12th December, 2006
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The Daily Mail: An Apology

Those of you who have read my last blog entry might be under the impression…

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Andy L
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8th December, 2006
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The First Annual Quackometer Awards and Year Review

The Quackometer has been up and running for just about a year and has seen…

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Andy L
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