Herbal compresses have been used for thousands of years. Researchers in Thailand are exploring the science behind them

Herbal compresses have been used for thousands of years. Researchers in Thailand are exploring the science behind them

CNN  —  The scent of fragrant lemongrass mingles with earthy ginger and tangy tamarind, punctuated by…

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What Does the Science Say?

What Does the Science Say?

What is ashwagandha?Ashwagandha and stress: What does the science say?Can ashwagandha help with anxiety and depression?Ashwagandha…

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9 Most Powerful Medicinal Plants and Herbs, Backed by Science

9 Most Powerful Medicinal Plants and Herbs, Backed by Science

Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals…

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Your Hairdresser Will Heal You Now | Office for Science and Society

Your Hairdresser Will Heal You Now | Office for Science and Society

My hairdresser brings me to an isolated room. On the sparsely decorated walls, a framed drawing…

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What the Media Gets Wrong about CAM | Office for Science and Society

What the Media Gets Wrong about CAM | Office for Science and Society

There must be a template for this. Time and time again, I have seen journalists cover…

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People who use alternative medicine favour risk and novelty, and distrust science

People who use alternative medicine favour risk and novelty, and distrust science

Over 40 per cent of Canadians have used at least one risk-associated alternative health-care treatment in…

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