Taekwondo (TKD) and Tai Chi (TC) are promoted for enhancing the health of older people, yet few studies have compared their effects across multiple domains. This study aimed to compare the effects of ...

Clinical trials of so-called alternative medicine (SCAM) - and of course other treatments as well - are often poorly designed. If you don't believe me, read some of my pervious posts; I have written ...

Many of you will remember the multiple posts on this blog about this study and about the fact that Frass himself has stated that his dubious 'homeopathy for cancer study' will be retracted. At the ...

In the Nuremberg Doctors' Trial of 1946/47, some of the Nazi doctors who had committed crimes against humanity were prosecuted and sentenced. The trial has a historical significance far beyond its ...

Two days ago, the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) published an announcement; here are its 'key points': The claim "vaccines do not cause autism" is not an evidence-based claim because studies have ...

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 ...

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

Large language models (LLMs) can generate false facts, often referred to as "hallucinations". The technique is often used for ...

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It can cause severe psychological problems and reduce their Quality of Life (QOL). Cupping therapy is known as a ...

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 ...