‘Self-healing’ coach who was banned from working in Australia to speak in UK
Barbara O’Neill has previously claimed that cancer is a fungus that can be treated with bicarbonate soda
September 2026
Ex-safety manager given 19 months’ prison over five-year-old’s hyperbaric chamber fire death
Jeffrey Mosteller pleaded no contest to charges relating to burning death of Thomas Cooper in Michigan
July 2026
The dead doctor and a dicey diet: how a ban made a hero of Egypt’s rogue medic
Deep breathing: the asthma clinic buried 250 metres into an Armenian salt mine
June 2026
Has a sick person you love gone down a medical conspiracy wormhole? Here’s what to do
Hannah McElhinney
My cousin died two days after a risky and unproven procedure overseas. So I went digging for answers
February 2026
Ex-British army chief calls on ministers to back MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans
Nick Carter says easing controls on MDMA will allow drug to be used as alternative treatment for those with PTSD
January 2026
The spikiness secret: can acupressure mats help with pain, stress and insomnia?
Used in healing practices for centuries, modern versions of these spiky mats are increasingly popular, and many people find them invaluable. Here’s what the science says
December 2025
Use of traditional medicine in mainstream healthcare needs to be evidence-based
‘A potential treasure trove’: World Health Organization to explore benefits of traditional medicines
Is it a good idea to have a hot toddy when you’re sick?
Is it true that …
Is it true that… you should take vitamin C when you’ve got a cold?
November 2025
Antiviral
Does methylene blue really have wellness benefits or will it just leave you with the blues?
Donna Lu
The fabric dye is popular in wellness circles, with a laundry list of claimed benefits – but it also carries serious risks
October 2025
Detection firm finds 82% of herbal remedy books on Amazon ‘likely written’ by AI
Originality.ai scans 558 titles in herbal remedies section between January and September
September 2025
Antiviral
Ear seeding: can an ancient wellness technique really de-puff your face?
Natasha May
Long Covid has more than 200 potential symptoms. Selective gullibility is one of mine
June 2025
The Guardian documentary
Waska: the cost of spiritual healing in the Amazon
The Guardian documentary
Waska: the cost of spiritual healing in the Amazon
The age of extinction
Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
Cancer experts warn of coffee enemas and juice diets amid rise in misinformation
April 2025
Antiviral
Shilajit: male influencers claim it boosts testosterone and libido, but what does the science say?
Donna Lu
The tar-like mineral substance has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine, but the evidence of its efficacy is limited – and some products may contain harmful heavy metals
