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‘Skinny teas’ might not have any properties to help you lose weight, but they might remind you you’re on a diet. from www.shutterstock.com

December 15, 2017

Science or Snake Oil: do skinny teas boost weight loss?

Clare Collins, University of Newcastle

You may be better off buying regular green or black tea and spending more on fruit and vegetables.

Horseradish hasn’t been studied, and studies on garlic found it probably does nothing. from www.shutterstock.com

November 26, 2017

Science or Snake Oil: will horseradish and garlic really ease a cold?

Ken Harvey, Monash University

Complementary medicines are increasingly invoking traditional use when the science does not add up. Horseradish and garlic products provide a good example.

Is it necessary to take supplements for sperm health, and do they work? from www.shutterstock.com

October 8, 2017

Science or Snake Oil: do men need sperm health supplements?

Krissy Kendall, Edith Cowan University

Study results examining the effect of antioxidants on sperm health are mixed.

Sure it tastes nice, but what else can it do? from www.shutterstock.com.au

September 14, 2017

Science or Snake Oil: is manuka honey really a ‘superfood’ for treating colds, allergies and infections?

Nural Cokcetin, University of Technology Sydney and Shona Blair, University of Technology Sydney

Manuka honey has a lot of evidence-based benefits, and a lot of rubbish claims too.

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