Exclusive: Dr Adam Smith’s three-year defamation fight with naturopath is over
The GP being sued by a high-profile US naturopath over videos debunking her dangerous health advice has confirmed the pair have reached a “mutually acceptable”…
Tag: Complementary and alternative medicine
‘McMedicine’: Woolies flame-grilled over its naturopath consults
Woolworths’ new venture into healthcare, including free naturopath consultations, has been branded “McMedicine”, with the supermarket giant accused of trying to hook people into buying its…
Warning over turmeric and curcumin supplements after patient dies
The TGA has issued a safety warning over supplements containing turmeric and curcumin, after receiving 18 reports of liver problems linked to the complementary medicines,…
Ayurvedic pills taken for infertility cause lead poisoning: case
A woman using Ayurvedic medicine for infertility was treated for heavy metal poisoning after her blood lead levels reached 25 times above the normal limit,…
Garlic supplements ‘strongly’ linked to severe haematuria after simple procedure: case
Doctors have reported how one unlucky patient’s use of garlic supplements and love of the pungent bulb led to severe haematuria following an otherwise safe and…
Hot flushes, night sweats, brain fog? Here’s what we know about phytoestrogens for menopause
While some women glide through menopause, more than 85% experience one or more unpleasant symptoms, which can have an impact on their physical and mental…
‘Huge win for me’: GP sued by naturopath buoyed after pre-trial judgement
A US-based naturopath’s defamation case against a Melbourne GP has been pared back after a pre-trial hearing concluded many of the allegedly defamatory imputations were…
Psychedelic clinics to offer $20,000 treatments for severe depression from July
Question: Is $20,000 a fair fee to charge those with severe depression for a treatment many regard as experimental? Does it exploit their desperation for…
Glucosamine supplement sparks anaphylaxis: case
Patients should be warned about the risk of anaphylaxis when taking glucosamine and chondroitin, according to authors of a case report detailing a woman’s severe…
Woolies is now offering $45 GP telehealth consults
Woolworths online customers are now being offered GP telehealth appointments for $25 to $45 after the supermarket giant partnered with a telehealth corporate. Since 2021,…
