Homeopathy is not backed by science

Homeopathic remedies have been branded “scientifically implausible” by the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council with “no evidence they are effective for any known diseases, even if there is sometimes a placebo effect”.

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Published Wednesday 25 October 2017 - 15:00 Modified Wednesday 25 October 2017 - 15:00

Researchers said they could cause harm by delaying a proper medical consultation. Any such medicines prescribed are currently reimbursed at 30%.

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