30 March, 2007
Close, but...
Despite homeopathy's popularity, there is little evidence that it works, other than as a panacea, making people feel better simply because they are receiving care and attention.
That's Fiona Macrae, in The Mail,
writing about faith-based subjects being validated as genuine science degrees (BSc Hons.) by three UK universities.
A panacea: a remedy for all diseases. Excellent – I'll have some of that!
Hang on; you don't think she meant 'placebo', do you?
Posted by Ministry at 12:19
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