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Homeopathy is a placebo and could ‘pose a risk’ to health, Spanish authorities confirm Pablo Linde
The results provided by homeopathy “do not outperform the placebo effect,” there is no scientific evidence that it is an effective treatment, and using it instead of other therapies can “pose a risk” to patients’ health. These conclusions, which the scientific community has maintained for decades, have now been confirmed by a report published on Tuesday by the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Products (AEMPS), a state agency attached to the Ministry of Health.Seguir leyendo
21 April 2026 at 15:00

Homeopathy is a placebo and could ‘pose a risk’ to health, Spanish authorities confirm

21 April 2026 at 15:00

The results provided by homeopathy “do not outperform the placebo effect,” there is no scientific evidence that it is an effective treatment, and using it instead of other therapies can “pose a risk” to patients’ health. These conclusions, which the scientific community has maintained for decades, have now been confirmed by a report published on Tuesday by the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Products (AEMPS), a state agency attached to the Ministry of Health.

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