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The proliferation of online news sources makes it difficult to keep up-to-date with the wide range of news about homeopathy around the world.  This page contains a selection of newsworthy articles intended to provide insight and information about homeopathy, based on the criteria of interest, accuracy, readability, and variety of topics and sources.  We welcome suggestions for inclusion on this page at web@csoh.ca.




May 29, 2010:  Mail Online (UK)
EastEnders actress Nadia Sawalha's eczema drove her to take desperate measures
Actress with crippling attacks of eczema says that homeopathy was "little short of a miracle".


May 15, 2010:  Telegraph (UK)
Homeopathy is witchcraft, say doctors
British Medical Association junior doctors committee condemns homeopathy and other complementary and alternative systems of medicine.


April 27, 2010:  Alternative Medicine Review
Review of homeopathic research in the treatment of respiratory allergies
Several controlled trials for the use of homeopathy in respiratory allergies provide evidence of significant effects of homeopathic treatment in allergic patients.


March 27, 2010:  Homeopathy
Homeopathy as replacement to antibiotics in the case of Escherichia coli diarrhoea in neonatal piglets
Randomized clinical trial in the Netherlands reports significantly less E. coli diarrhea in piglets receiving homeopathic nosode/biotheraphy over those on placebo.


February 16, 2010:  River Reporter
Liberty doctor helps in Haiti
New York doctor joins Homeopaths Without Borders in earthquake stricken Haiti.


February 12, 2010:  International Journal of Oncology
Cytotoxic effects of ultra-diluted remedies on breast cancer cells
An in vitro study involving Carcinosin, Phytolacca, Conium, and Thuja "demonstrates biological activity of these natural products when presented at ultra-diluted doses".


November 1, 2009:  O, the Oprah Magazine
Dr Oz analyzes four treatments for headaches
Dr Oz concludes that acupuncture and homeopathy are worth considering as adjunct therapies for headaches once serious disorders have been ruled out.


October 28 , 2009:  HomeoNet
Harris Coulter dies
Eminent medical historian and author of the 4-volume Divided Legacy, Harris Livermore Coulter dies at age 77 after a long struggle with stroke damage.


October 11, 2009:  North Shore News (North Vancouver)
H1N1: A natural approach
CSH Registered member, Susan Drury, explains how homeopathy and other natural ways can help prepare for the influenza season at home.


September 24, 2009:  The Hindu
Sheila launches homeopathy campaign
Delhi government announces commitment to the development and expansion of homeopathy and the start of a new “Homoeopathy for Healthy Mother and Happy Child” campaign.


September 22, 2009:  straight.com
Medical error is a lot more dangerous than homeopathy
Statistics on medical errors prompt the question: Is homeopathy the biggest threat to human health?


September 17, 2009:  Georgia Straight
Homeopathy offers an alternative for the flu
Homeopathy can help parents prepare for the flu season advises Vancouver homeopath and mother, Sonia McLeod.


September 14, 2009:  Epoch Time
1918 Flu: true history ignored
There are lessons to learn from similarities between the current H1N1 swine flu and the pandemic flu of 1918, with an impressive success rate from homeopathic treatment.


September 10, 2009:  5 With Clyde
Economy inspires creative solutions for an emerging profession
CNN finance commentator suggests homeopathy as an alternative to rising costs of conventional medicine, followed by dozens of testimonials.


September 1, 2009:  WHOLifE
Homeopathy successfully used for leptospirosis epidemic in Cuba - why not consider homeopathy for H1N1 virus?
Little-known successes in Cuba suggest the potential for homeopathy in the area of prophylaxis and disease prevention of epidemics.


August 29, 2009:  Society of Homeopaths (UK)
Press Release
The Society of Homeopaths responds to an inaccurate report on the BBC website [which was later corrected:Ed] and points out the growing evidence base for the use of homeopathy.


August 17, 2009:  eCAM Advance Access
Homeopathic individualized Q-potencies versus Fluoxetine for moderate to severe depression: double-blind, randomized nn-inferiority trial
Study of Q (LM) potencies in treating depression reports positive results for homeopathy, although there was no differentiation of classical, clinical, complex, or isopathic methods.


August 2, 2009:  About My Area (UK)
Swine flu & homeopathy
The only over-the-counter flu medicine that has at least three large independent clinical studies verifying its efficacy is the homeopathic medicine, Oscillococcinum.


June 22, 2009:  Telegraph (UK)
Annabel Croft: Why I have come to rely on homeopathic medicine
Former tennis player and now TV presenter describes how her like has been transformed by homeopathy. 


June 21, 2009:  North Shore News (North Vancouver)
Taking a natural approach to vacationing
No matter how near or far you travel, homeopathy can be a source of support both before and during your vacation.


May 27, 2009:  Irish Times
Swiss take an holistic approach
Switzerland has become the first country in Europe to enshrine complementary medicines - including homeopathy - into its constitution.


May 19, 2009:  Health News
Treating Childhood Fevers Naturally
Natural remedies and homeopathy can relieve symptoms and provide relief from normal childhood fevers.


May 1, 2009:  Ode Magazine
Doctatorship: Military thinking in medicine
Homeopathic author and promoter, Dana Ullman, calls for a new approach to both medical and military problems in order to create greater health and peace.


April 22, 2009:  UCSF Library
New Digital Collection: historical works in homeopathy
The UCSF Library announces the digital online release of Hahnemann’s own copy of the 5th edition (1833), with his handwritten revisions for the 6th edition.


February 11, 2009:  HospitalHealthcare.com
Patients call for NHS complementary therapy
Analysis of a year-long Irish pilot scheme reveals that patients receiving homeopathic treatment reported an average 54% improvement in their health and well-being.


January 26, 2009:  HomeoNet
Michael Quinn Dies
The homeopathic world is stunned by the sudden death of Michael Quinn, Founder, President, and Chief Pharmacist of Hahnemann Laboratories, Inc.




For news reports from previous years, see NEWS ARCHIVES.