Alternative Medicine
Update 2nd February 2010: Homeopathy in the news
Sceptics stage homeopathic ‘overdose’. Read the BBC article. See their website for further info and full coverage.
Evidence submitted to the Science and Technology Committee’s “Evidence Check” on homeopathy was reported in the Observer on Sunday 31st January. Homeopathic remedies: a real cure or a waste of NHS money?
New regulations on licensing of homeopathy
From 1st September 2006, new regulations allow homeopathic products to be marketed alongside conventional medicines while exempting them from providing scientific evidence of efficacy.
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Our new document, Sense About… Homeopathy, describes homeopathy in a scientific context and explores why some people think it works.
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In July 2006, Sense About Science brought together leading experts in malaria and tropical diseases to respond to public misinformation about alternative ways to prevent malaria. They have warned that homeopathic medicines offer no protection against malaria or other serious tropical diseases.
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In May 2006, Professor Michael Baum and a number of other scientists wrote to the chief executives of the NHS and Primary Care Trusts to raise their concerns about the campaigns to increase NHS spending on ‘alternative’ medicine per se. You can view the letter here and some of the media coverage the letter generated here.
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Sense About Science receives frequent calls about science in complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) so we have extended our expert base in this area. We have commitment from a number of leading scientists to provide evidence-based information on: homeopathy, acupuncture, aromatherapy, magnet therapy and a range of other subjects. Please contact us on the number below if you are looking for help, and we’ll do our best.
Our scientists are compiling materials for a resource on this webpage. Check back here soon.
Last updated: February 02 2010
