Anemia is a medical condition where the ability of the blood to carry oxygen to the body's tissues and organs is reduced. This is usually due to one of three reasons: Low Number of Red Blood Cells: ...

Acupuncture is considered an effective complementary therapy for major depressive disorder (MDD), yet current findings remain inconsistent, and its overall quality is uncertain. Therefore, this ...

The literature of homeopathy is littered with papers that are weirdly hilarious. A recent example of this genre is an article by Indian authors published in the 'INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ALTERNATIVE ...

It has been reported that, under the ardent anti-vax Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has named Lousiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham as its new ...

The claim “vaccines do not cause autism” is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism. Studies supporting a link have been ...

Every now and then, I come across a paper that stuns me – not because it is so brilliant (scientific articles are supposed to be brilliant) but because of other qualities. Here is a truly impressive ...

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a prevalent chronic pain condition that significantly impairs quality of life and is often treated with interventions that carry risks or provide limited relief. Reiki, a ...

Spinal epidural hematoma is a rare but potentially devastating condition that can result in permanent neurologic deficits if not diagnosed promptly. This case report presents a 48-year-old female ...

The aim of this randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was to analyze the effect of using Bach's emergency compound, Five-Flower essence, on the stress level of mothers with ...

The effects of aroma shiatsu massage therapy on cognitive function have not been previously investigated. Thus, the objective of this study was to assess the effect of aroma shiatsu massage therapy on ...

Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent psychiatric conditions, often impairing daily functioning, social interactions, and overall quality of life. Conventional pharmacotherapy can be ...

It is a long time ago; I guess some 25 years. I had received an invitation by the German Green Party to give a lecture in Hannover on so-called alternative medicine (SCAM). As I wanted to re-visit ...