No support for reflexology
Reflexology is a complementary therapy based on the belief that all parts of the body are represented on the foot (mostly the soles) and that internal organs can be stimulated by pressing particular areas of the foot. It is used to treat asthma, back pain, dementia,...
Serenoa repens no help for enlarged prostate
An extract from the plant Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) is widely used to improve symptoms in men with an enlarged prostate. However, a recent Cochrane study (an analysis of all the available published scientific evidence) has found that ‘Serenoa repens was not more...
Should healthy people take daily aspirin?
Daily low-dose aspirin reduces the risk of heart attacks and stroke in people who already have cardiovascular disease, but does it help those who don't? A recent large scientific review published in the Lancet did not find any overall benefit from the use of aspirin...
Amalgam dental fillings are safe
Scientists have finally put to rest the myth that the mercury in dental fillings is toxic. After 6 years of consideration, the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has concluded that the amount of mercury in amalgam fillings is not high enough to cause any harm. That...