There are several different brands of lactation cookies on the market geared towards breastfeeding mums.
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Milk and cookies might be a famous combination, but there’s little evidence so-called lactation biscuits can promote milk flow in breastfeeding mothers.
Who wouldn’t want a quick fix?
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Unfortunately, the only reliable way to avoid a hangover is not to drink excessively in the first place.
Bach’s remedies come from his personal connection to flowers.
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Bach’s rescue remedies are tiny amounts of boiled flowers mixed with brandy. There’s little surprise there’s no evidence of their effectiveness.
Glucosamine for osteoarthritis is one of the most commonly used complementary medicines in the western world.
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There is evidence glucosamine can provide relief in osteoarthritis patients, but not enough to support its use as a preventative.
The evidence for herbal remedies for colds just isn’t strong enough.
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We asked an immunologist to assess the evidence for a popular cold and flu herbal remedy. She concluded there isn’t enough evidence to support its use.
Black salve doesn’t only destroy cancerous cells.
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Snake oil salesman have been touting black salve for generations. But the evidence doesn’t stack up.
‘Skinny teas’ might not have any properties to help you lose weight, but they might remind you you’re on a diet.
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You may be better off buying regular green or black tea and spending more on fruit and vegetables.
Horseradish hasn’t been studied, and studies on garlic found it probably does nothing.
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Complementary medicines are increasingly invoking traditional use when the science does not add up. Horseradish and garlic products provide a good example.
Is it necessary to take supplements for sperm health, and do they work?
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Study results examining the effect of antioxidants on sperm health are mixed.
Sure it tastes nice, but what else can it do?
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Manuka honey has a lot of evidence-based benefits, and a lot of rubbish claims too.
Don’t believe the hype. Band-Aids might protect minor cuts but there’s no publicly available evidence they speed up healing.
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Where’s the evidence behind claims Band-Aids speed up wound healing? Here’s why we’ll never know.
Turmeric is touted to have many benefits, such as reducing inflammation and preventing cancer.
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Turmeric is often reported to have anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-cancer properties.
Hot flushes and night sweats are the most common symptom of a female reproductive milestone known as the menopause.
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The root of the black cohosh plant has a long history of use in Europe and became popular around the world after receiving German approval as a non-prescription drug for hot flushes in 2000.
We’ve all heard the recent hype about A2 milk, but what is it? And is it better for us?
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At roughly twice the price, should we bother with A2 milk?
You’ve probably seen it in the supermarket, and maybe even thought about buying it, but it probably doesn’t work.
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Despite several safety recalls of this brand of dietary weight-loss supplements over the past decade, “Hydroxycut” is one of the biggest sellers in its market.
You’ve probably seen ads and testimonials for this stuff … but what does the evidence say about its effectiveness?
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Weight-loss supplement Garcinia Cambogia has had an exponential rise in sales since its marketing on the Doctor Oz show.
Can the liver actually be cleansed?
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Does the liver really respond to an over-the-counter product that claims to ‘detoxify’ or ‘heal’ its function?