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Real Acupuncture No Better Than Sham Acupuncture for Treating Hot Flushes: Study

Jan. 19, 2016 — Traditional Chinese acupuncture treatments are no better than fake acupuncture for treating menopause symptoms, new research reveals. However, in a ... read more

Certain Yoga Positions May Impact Eye Pressure in Glaucoma Patients

Jan. 7, 2016 — Glaucoma patients may experience increased eye pressure as the result of performing several different head-down positions while practicing yoga, according to a ... read more

Scientists Root out 'Bad Seeds' of Liver Cancer

Jan. 6, 2016 — Researchers have found the 'bad seeds' of liver cancer and believe they could one day reprogram them to remain responsive to cancer treatment, a new study has found. The key ... read more

Music Therapy Increases Effectiveness of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD Patients

Dec. 23, 2015 — Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other chronic respiratory disorders who received music therapy in conjunction with ... read more

Inflammation Can Fan the Flames of Depression

Dec. 18, 2015 — Chronic inflammation in the bloodstream can 'fan the flames' of depression, much like throwing gasoline on a fire, according to a new ... read more

Not Ordinary Growing Pains

Dec. 15, 2015 — A recent study shows that acupuncture may be a safe and effective adjunctive integrative medicine treatment for chronic pain in pediatric ... read more

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Diminishes Chemo Brain

Dec. 7, 2015 — Participation in a mindfulness-based stress reduction program yields robust and sustained improvement in cancer-related cognitive impairment, a prevalent and potentially debilitating condition that ... read more

Green Tea Impairs Development, Reproduction in Fruit Flies, Study Finds

Dec. 7, 2015 — Although green tea is enjoyed by millions for its numerous health benefits, researchers have discovered that excessive consumption adversely affected development and reproduction in fruit fly ... read more

Plant Hormone May Play a Vital Role in Blood Sugar Control, Diabetes Management

Dec. 1, 2015 — A treatment for managing blood sugar levels might be as close as the local health food store, suggests a new research report. Specifically scientists ... read more

Mother Nature May Have Solution for Lowering Cholesterol in Pregnant Women

Nov. 25, 2015 — Researchers are studying whether plant sterols can be used as a natural alternative to drug therapy for pregnant women who have high cholesterol. While it’s normal for a ... read more

Yoga and Beer: Bottoms Up to Downward Dog

Key Ingredient To New Year's Health Goals: Friends

How Coffee, Albeit Lots Of It, Could Improve Your Physical Endurance

'Grandma's Magic Remedy:' Mexico's Medical Marijuana Secret

Steeping Temperature and Time May Affect Antioxidants in Tea

Dec. 16, 2015 — Tea is the most highly consumed beverage in the world next to water. The methods of preparing the beverage varies throughout the world and also depends on the type of tea. Researchers found that the ... read more

Can Natural Remedies Jeopardize Cardiovascular Health?

Nov. 19, 2015 — Physicians report on the case of a woman who presented with aconitine-induced cardiovascular symptoms. Their report warns that the use of this natural ingredient may lead to severe ... read more

Nondrug Interventions Improve Quality of Life for Chinese Cancer Patients

Nov. 17, 2015 — A meta-analysis of dozens of studies of traditional Chinese medicine and other nonpharmacological interventions meant to improve patients' quality of life affirms that these approaches, on the ... read more

Yoga May Lessen Side Effects in Men Undergoing Prostate Cancer Treatment

Nov. 16, 2015 — Men with prostate cancer who are undergoing radiation therapy can benefit from yoga, researchers ... read more

Ozone Gas Injections May Do the Trick for Knee Osteoarthritis Sufferers

Nov. 8, 2015 — Injecting ozone gas into the knee reduces pain and improves functioning and quality of life in people with knee osteoarthritis, according to new ... read more

Tai Chi Found to Be as Effective as Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis

Nov. 7, 2015 — Both Tai Chi and physical therapy positively impact pain, function and other symptoms of knee osteoarthritis – making Tai Chi a viable treatment alternative for people suffering with the ... read more

Better Sleep and Tai Chi Reduce Inflammation and Promote Health

Nov. 5, 2015 — Inflammatory processes occur throughout the body, with a primary function of promoting healing after injury. However, when too active, these inflammatory processes can also damage the body in many ... read more

Trial Reveals Evidence of Long-Term Benefits for People With Chronic Neck Pain

Nov. 2, 2015 — Chronic neck pain is a difficult condition to treat, and previous research shows that single interventions generally do not provide long term benefits. Now a large scale investigation has found that ... read more

Much Needed Update on Magnetic Tracking in Cell Therapy

Oct. 26, 2015 — The latest advances in magnetic particle tracking in cell therapy, a potentially groundbreaking strategy in disease treatment and regenerative medicine, are outlined in a new ... read more

Taking Less Asthma Medicine Can Be Done Safely With Guidance, Study Shows

Oct. 22, 2015 — Stepping down asthma medicines can be done safely and at less cost for patients says a new study. The team studied more than 4,000 patients (adults and children) who were taking daily asthma ... read more

Worldwide Shift in Heart Medication Delivery Required

Oct. 21, 2015 — Many people in the world who need essential heart medicine do not get it, even in rich countries, says new research. A radical change is required in how such medicines are provided and preventative ... read more

Imitation Biologics Are Therapeutically Equivalent to the Original Drugs

Oct. 19, 2015 — Rheumatologists have been analyzing clinical data on biosimilars that have already been approved for use. The term 'biosimilars' refers to drugs that mimic the effects of biologics. A ... read more

Use of E-Cigarettes, Alternative Tobacco Products May Lead to Increased Tobacco Use

Oct. 13, 2015 — The increasing use of alternative tobacco products, such as water pipes and e-cigarettes, by children under the age of 18 is a burgeoning public health crisis, researchers write in a new ... read more

Aspects of Patient/physician Interaction May Help Alleviate Heartburn Symptoms

Oct. 1, 2015 — The results of a small study of patients being treated for chronic heartburn suggest that the longer, more comprehensive interaction that is typical of visits with complementary and integrative ... read more

Multicenter Study Examines Safety of Medical Cannabis in Treatment of Chronic Pain

Sep. 29, 2015 — A Canadian research team has completed a national multicenter study looking at the safety of medical cannabis use among patients suffering from chronic pain. They found that patients with chronic ... read more

Taming Hot Flashes Without Hormones: What Works, What Doesn't

Sep. 23, 2015 — Some three-quarters of American women have menopausal hot flashes, but many cannot use hormones for medical reasons or choose not to. Numerous products and techniques are promoted for hot flashes, ... read more

Tai Chi Linked to Improved Physical Capacity in Certain Common Long Term Conditions

Sep. 18, 2015 — The ancient Chinese exercise Tai Chi is linked to improved physical capacity among older adults with certain common long term conditions, indicates a pooled analysis of the available ... read more

New Oral Drug Effective Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis, Researchers Say

Sep. 16, 2015 — A novel, one-step method to treat ulcerative colitis with an oral drug consisting of microparticles and natural herbal molecules that target the colon shows promise as an effective therapy, according ... read more

Yoga Improves Arthritis Symptoms, Mood, Study Finds

Sep. 15, 2015 — Yoga can be safe and effective for people with arthritis, a randomized trial of people with two common forms of arthritis has found. The researchers report that eight weeks of yoga classes improved ... read more

New Guideline Aims to Reduce Fractures in Seniors in Long-Term Care Facilities

Sep. 14, 2015 — A new guideline that aims to prevent fractures in residents of long-term care facilities is targeted at frail seniors and their families as well as health care workers. The guideline was developed ... read more

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Steeping temperature and time may affect antioxidants in tea

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Can natural remedies jeopardize cardiovascular health?

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Nondrug interventions improve quality of life for Chinese cancer patients

Monday, November 16, 2015

Yoga may lessen side effects in men undergoing prostate cancer treatment

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Ozone gas injections may do the trick for knee osteoarthritis sufferers

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Tai Chi found to be as effective as physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Better sleep and tai chi reduce inflammation and promote health

Monday, November 2, 2015

Trial reveals evidence of long-term benefits for people with chronic neck pain

Monday, October 26, 2015

Much needed update on magnetic tracking in cell therapy

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Taking less asthma medicine can be done safely with guidance, study shows

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Worldwide shift in heart medication delivery required

Monday, October 19, 2015

Imitation biologics are therapeutically equivalent to the original drugs

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Use of e-cigarettes, alternative tobacco products may lead to increased tobacco use

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Aspects of patient/physician interaction may help alleviate heartburn symptoms

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Multicenter study examines safety of medical cannabis in treatment of chronic pain

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Taming hot flashes without hormones: What works, what doesn't

Friday, September 18, 2015

Tai Chi linked to improved physical capacity in certain common long term conditions

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

New oral drug effective treatment for ulcerative colitis, researchers say

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Yoga improves arthritis symptoms, mood, study finds

Monday, September 14, 2015

New guideline aims to reduce fractures in seniors in long-term care facilities

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Review looks at treatment effectiveness

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Acupuncture reduces hot flashes in breast cancer survivors

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Health workers wasting expensive malaria drugs in Nigeria

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

High use of alternative medicine in senior oncology patients

Friday, August 21, 2015

Chestnut leaves yield extract that disarms deadly staph bacteria

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Hypertensive patients benefit from acupuncture treatments, study finds

Monday, August 10, 2015

How spiritual beliefs relate to cancer patients' physical, mental, and social well-being

Friday, August 7, 2015

Researcher creates AFDHAL cooking oil that can be used 80 times

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Picking up the phone to improve mental health in seniors

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

In vitro cellular response to osteopathic manipulative therapy provides proof of concept

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Expert panel sets nutrition guidelines to manage GI symptoms in autism

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Monday, July 20, 2015

Most chronic pain patients use alternative therapies, but many don't tell their doctors

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

How GPR40, a known receptor for dietary fatty acids, may protect from osteoarthritis?

Friday, July 10, 2015

Using garlic to combat antimicrobial resistant urinary tract infections

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Warts and all: How St. John's Wort can make you sick

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Knowledge about alternative medicine connected to education, income

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

New review highlights principles of nutrition management of inherited metabolic disorders

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

More women turning to complementary and alternative medicine for menopause without medical guidance

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Non-invasive accupoint stimulation may be a new bioelectronics approach to Crohn’s Disease

Monday, June 8, 2015

Importance of a balanced diet for mental health

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Study maps types of physical activity associated with better sleep

Monday, June 1, 2015

Zinc in the body may contribute to kidney stones

Friday, May 29, 2015

Dry mouth: Acupuncture-like electrical nerve stimulation may help

Thursday, May 28, 2015

Component in green tea may help reduce prostate cancer in men at high risk

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Cultural health beliefs and social networks crucial in South Asian people's management of diabetes

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Attitudes about complementary and alternative medicine predict use among cancer patients

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Drinking chamomile decreases risk of death in older Mexican American women

Friday, May 15, 2015

Yoga and chronic pain have opposite effects on brain gray matter

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Stress relief techniques help cancer patients overcome fear of treatment

Monday, May 11, 2015

Nurses cut stress 40 percent with relaxation steps at work

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Non-hormonal management of menopausal vasomotor symptoms

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Mushrooms boost immunity, suggests research

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Reconceptualizing stress in cancer treatment

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Can light therapy help the brain?

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Roseroot herb shows promise as potential depression treatment option

Monday, March 23, 2015

Discontinuing statins for patients with life limiting illness

Friday, March 20, 2015

Backup system that helps sustain liver during crisis discovered

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

How green tea could help improve MRIs

Friday, March 6, 2015

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

OTC medications, supplements are most common causes of drug-induced liver failure

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Taking too much folic acid while pregnant may put daughters at risk of diabetes and obesity

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Drinking green tea before taking supplements may offer protection from toxicity

Monday, February 2, 2015

State-of-the-science treatment for allergic rhinitis

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Obesity, diabetes symptoms in mice improved by reversing brain inflammation

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Green tea ingredient may target protein to kill oral cancer cells

Monday, January 19, 2015

Women’s pain: Common, treatable and often overlooked or mismanaged

Monday, December 29, 2014

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Hospital-based exercise program improves quality of life for adults with arthritis, other muscle and joint conditions

Monday, December 15, 2014

Yoga has potential to reduce risk factors of cardiovascular disease

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Is that Ginkgo biloba supplement really what you think it is?

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Suffering from constipation? Self-acupressure can help

Monday, November 17, 2014

Nothing fishy about health benefits of plant-based omega-3 fatty acid

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Mentally stressed young women with heart disease more likely to have reduced blood flow to heart

Friday, November 14, 2014

What's the current role of liver biopsy in children?

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

There's a pill for that: How are weight loss drugs fueling the obesity epidemic?

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Integrative medicine relieves pain, anxiety for cancer inpatients

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Monday, November 3, 2014

What happens when a child's stomachache won't go away?

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Friday, October 24, 2014

New methods for maintaining the quality of minimally processed potatoes for 14 days, without the use of sulphites

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Monday, October 13, 2014

Barriers lead to poor pain control in Latino children after surgery

Friday, October 3, 2014

Discussing alternative medicine choices for better health outcomes