Homeopathy no better than placebo for children with asthma

Homeopathy does not improve the quality of life of children with asthma, new research has found.

Women facing prophylactic mastectomy need more advice and support

Women who go ahead with surgery are not prepared for the level of postoperative incapacity, and after surgery most women experience pain or discomfort for between 10 days and six months. More counselling, increased support, and better information are needed by women making decisions about prophylactic mastectomy.