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Sceptical suicide attempt, nationwide: Updated

Michael Marshall -
At 10:23am on Saturday 30th January, over 300 individuals from branches of Skeptics in the Pub will simultaneously consume an overdose of commercially available homeopathic...
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Foals for Goals: Horse placenta the new magic sponge?

Mark Williams -
As an avid football fan and someone who has sustained their fair share of injuries, I have often been jealous of professional footballers who...
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Homeopathy from the NHS?

Mark Williams -
Should homeopathy be included on the NHS? Most of us would say no, simply because we do not believe the evidence supports the basis...
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An Open Letter To Alliance Boots

Michael Marshall -
Merseyside Skeptics have recently posted the following open letter to Alliance Boots on their website. This is a campaign we should all support.
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Beware the spinal trap

Phil -
Some practitioners claim it is a cure-all, but the research suggests chiropractic therapy has mixed results – and can even be lethal, says Simon Singh.
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Prince Charles, the NHS, and the 2005 Smallwood report

Wendy M. Grossman -
From the archives, Wendy Grossman assesses the 2005 Smallwood report, commissioned by then-prince Charles, on the role of CAM within the NHS.
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Rhyme and Reason – Magnetic quackery

Steve Donnelly -
From the archives, Steve Donnelly takes a look at MagneCare's claims that magnetism can cure all manner of ailments
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Electromagnetic protection: the dodgy devices promising to protect you from EMFs

Steve Donnelly -
From the archives, Steve Donnelly discusses the burgeoning field of electromagnetic protection protecting devices
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