Supplement vendors make unfounded cancer treatment claims
A new analysis shows widespread marketing of natural health products for the prevention or treatment of cancer.
“DNA-based” personalized nutrition advice: Not ready for prime time
There are countless vendors offering "personalized" nutrition recommendations, some based on DNA- or microbiome-testing. What does the evidence actually say?
Can statins make you an asshole?
Can statins have rare but significant effects on behavior? A case study.
You’ve done a detox. Now what?
What is the best thing to do after you've completed a detox or cleanse?
Do dietary supplements affect the survival of cancer patients?
Do dietary supplements offer advantages or risks to breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy?
What do consumers think about homeopathic remedies?
A new survey gives insights into how consumers view homeopathy, and how they feel about homeopathy once they learn what it actually is.
Drug shortages are worsening, and there are no simple solutions
Drug shortages, which worsen medical care and patient outcomes, are becoming more and more common. A new Task Force report from the FDA offers a potential way forward.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections: Lots of hype, no convincing evidence
Platelet-rich plasma injections are advertised as an expensive cure-all for sport injuries. The evidence, however, is consistently negative.
Teenager? Anxious? Yes, there’s a supplement for that, too.
Health Canada has criticized the marketing of an "anxiety supplement" for teens, without recognizing the larger problem involved; the poor regulations and lack of safety and efficacy data for this, and many other supplements sold.
Do dietary supplements improve heart health?
Dietary supplements are widely consumed to improve heart health. But what does the evidence say?