Homeopathy: Placebo or science?

Homeopathy: Placebo or science? Mumbai: Sceptics and scientists alike say homeopathy is a placebo. However, scientists at IIT Powai have done some ground-breaking research, and plan to release a new study this March. The British Medical Association has passed some serious judgment on homeopathy, liking it to witchcraft and black magic, all placebo and no science. The debate over homeopathy is not new. Some of the criticism is over the quality of compounds which...
09:19 AM, Jan 09, 2012

Placebos help, even when patients know

Placebos help, even when patients know Washington: Placebos can help patients feel better, even if they are fully aware they are taking a sugar pill, researchers reported on Wednesday on an unusual experiment aimed to better understand the "placebo effect." Nearly 60 percent of patients with irritable bowel syndrome reported they felt better after knowingly taking placebos twice a day, compared to 35 percent of patients who did not get any new treatment, they report in...
10:19 AM, Dec 23, 2010

Homeopathy unscientific, 'bad medicine': Brit panel

Homeopathy unscientific, 'bad medicine': Brit panel Parliamentary panel says homeopathy producers must not get funds. ...
05:54 PM, Feb 22, 2010

Are you depressed? Pill popping won’t help

Are you depressed? Pill popping won’t help Bulawayo: Pakistan fought back to be 116-1 in reply to Zimbabwe's 412 on Friday, including an unbeaten 163 by opener Tino Mawoyo on the second day of their one-off Test at Queens Sports Club. Pakistan lost Taufeeq Umar early when he was trapped lbw by Kayle Jarvis on 4, but opener Mohammad Hafeez was 79 not out in an attacking innings in which he punished Zimbabwe's inconsistent bowling, especially from...
01:28 PM, Feb 26, 2008
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