Monthly Archives: December 2017

FDA Proposed Updated Regulation of Homeopathy- Time to Comment Again!

Posted on December 18, 2017 by skeptvet

The wheels of government turn slowly, but they turn. Over the last several years, we’ve seen a number of governments around the world catch up to the science that shows homeopathy is worthless quackery. In Europe, the UK, and Australia, … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeopathy, Law, Regulation, and Politics | 3 Comments

Trump Leading the Charge Against Science and Reality

Posted on December 15, 2017 by skeptvet

The focus of this blog is science, and the role of science in medicine, especially veterinary medicine. However, politics, law, and other non-scientific fields are covered from time to time when they impact the core subjects of science and medicine.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, Regulation, and Politics | 6 Comments

Colloidal Silver- Colorful Snake Oil but not Medicine

Posted on December 4, 2017 by skeptvet

Introduction Colloidal silver illustrates many of the classic characteristics of quack alternative medicines. It has a history of mainstream use based on tradition and theory, but it was abandoned by science-based medicine in favor of safer and more effective treatments. … Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Supplements | 11 Comments