Is Wikipedia biased against alternative medicine?

The short answer is Wikipedia is not biased toward alternative medicine. The longer answer is that Wikipedia is not monolithic. It doesn't have an editor in chief or an ideological guidance committee. The English Wikipedia is written by thousands... read more

The short answer is Wikipedia is not biased toward alternative medicine. The longer answer is that Wikipedia is not monolithic. It doesn't have an editor in chief or an ideological guidance committee. read more

Two examples are Citizendium and Wiki4CAM, the Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Encyclopedia. As noted by ANH, Wikipedia is an incredible and powerful force on the internet; therefore, the spread of misinformation regarding natural and alternative medicine is of particular concern for the health and wellness community. read more

Wikipedia's bias against natural and alternative medicine has been noted by several journalists. Articles note the exent of the problem, which extends to the entries on acupuncture, chiropractic, and energy medicine. read more