The wellness industry has redefined detox in ways that medicine does not recognise. Here is why most detox claims do not stand up to evidence.
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From juice cleanses to charcoal capsules, many detox trends misunderstand how the liver actually works.
Watch or listen to the first episode of Strange Health, a new podcast from The Conversation exploring the weird, surprising and sometimes alarming things our bodies do.
In the majority of cases, medications help patients. But even when treatment of individual illnesses is effective, treatment as a whole can become problematic.
There are a number of ways to ‘detox’. But do they work? And are they safe?
Detox diets and cleanses supposedly clear the body of allegedly toxic substances. But the evidence suggests otherwise.
The ‘internal shower’ drink is being hailed as everything from a digestion booster, to a treatment for constipation and bloating, to a detox drink and hangover cure.
If you’re struggling to cut back on the booze, your subconscious brain may be over-riding your conscious brain. A new form of brain training targets our subconscious tendencies towards alcohol.
With summer upon us, some people may be hoping to shed a few kilos. Although a quick-fix can be tempting, to keep the weight off in the longer term, here’s how to steer clear of the fads.
State governments are leading the charge against opioid makers over their role in the epidemic. A team of researchers at Penn State examined just how much the crisis has cost them.
There’s a lack of scientific evidence supporting claims that digital detoxes actually have any benefit to us.
Charcoal is more likely to rid your gut of vitamins and minerals than it is to boost your health.
A new pill may lower blood alcohol levels, helping a hangover and preventing alcohol overdose deaths.
The human body is a comprehensive, self-mending, self-detoxing apparatus that will perform its tasks regardless of whether you’re undertaking a rigid detox cure, or a gourmet food and wine marathon.
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Professor in Experimental Hepatology, University of Birmingham
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Research & Teaching Academic, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Human Development, Family Studies and Public Policy, Penn State
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Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Administration, Penn State
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Director, Institute for Social and Health Equity, University at Albany, State University of New York
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Associate Research Fellow, School of Medicine, University of Wollongong
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Professor, School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences. Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of Wollongong
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Managing Director of the Criminal Justice Research Center, Penn State
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Commissioning Editor, Health + Medicine and Host of Strange Health podcast, The Conversation
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Associate Professor of Medical Education, University of Nottingham; University of Lincoln
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Associate Professor, Monash University
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Professor of Public Health Sciences and Psychiatry, Penn State
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Registered Dietitian, University of Colorado Anschutz