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  • Herbal medicines can be lethal, pathologist warns
    A forensic pathologist has sounded a worldwide warning of the potential lethal dangers of herbal medicines if taken in large quantities, injected, or combined with prescription drugs.

  • Dietary formula that maintains youthful function into old age
    Researchers develop dietary formula that maintains youthful function into old age.

  • Young patients with chronic illnesses find relief in acupuncture
    Some doctors are now offering pediatric patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses acupuncture therapy to help ease the pain and negative side effects like nausea, fatigue and vomiting caused by chronic health conditions and intensive treatments.

  • Linking breast cancer patients with alternative therapies
    Biological-based therapies such as diet supplements and vitamins are the most popular complementary and alternative medicines for women recovering from breast cancer, according to a researcher working to create a support intervention for women in treatment for the disease.

  • Study maps effects of acupuncture on the brain
    New research about the effects of acupuncture on the brain may provide an understanding of the complex mechanisms of acupuncture and could lead to a wider acceptability of the treatment.

  • Acupuncture found effective against depression during pregnancy
    Researchers have shown that acupuncture may be an effective treatment for depression during pregnancy.

  • Heart patients using herbal remedies may be at heightened risk of dangerous drug interactions
    More and more Americans are turning to herbal remedies to help manage chronic conditions or promote general health and wellness. But many of today's popular herbal supplements, including St. John's wort, gingko biloba, garlic and even grapefruit juice can pose serious risks to people who are taking medications for heart disease, according to a review article.

  • Ginkgo herbal medicines may increase seizures in people with epilepsy
    Restrictions should be placed on the use of Ginkgo biloba -- a top-selling herbal remedy -- because of growing scientific evidence that Ginkgo may increase the risk of seizures in people with epilepsy and could reduce the effectiveness of anti-seizure drugs, a new report concludes.

  • Does electro-acupuncture prevent prolonged postoperative ileus?
    Postoperative ileus is a common problem in patients who have major abdominal surgery. The duration is usually short, but prolonged postoperative ileus (PPOI) may lead to increased hospital stay and costs. Acupuncture is often used to treat gastrointestinal disorders in China, but it is still not known whether it is effective for preventing or treating PPOI. Information from a study group may help surgeons choose appropriate therapy for PPOI after abdominal surgery.

  • Med students say conventional medicine would benefit by integrating alternative therapies
    The largest national survey of its kind that measured medical students' attitudes and beliefs about complementary and alternative medicine found that three-quarters of them felt conventional Western medicine would benefit by integrating more CAM therapies and ideas.

  • Yoga reduces cytokine levels known to promote inflammation, study shows
    Regularly practicing yoga exercises may lower a number of compounds in the blood and reduce the level of inflammation that normally rises because of both normal aging and stress, a new study has shown. The study showed that women who routinely practiced yoga had lower amounts of the cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6) in their blood.

  • Green tea could modify the effect of cigarette smoking on lung cancer risk
    Green tea can reduce the risk of lung cancer in smokers. Benefits were also seen in non-smokers.

  • Caffeine consumption associated with less severe liver fibrosis
    Researchers have discovered that patients with chronic hepatitis C virus who consumed more than 308 mg of caffeine daily had milder liver fibrosis. The daily amount of caffeine intake found to be beneficial is equivalent to 2.25 cups of regular coffee.

  • St. John's wort not helpful treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, researchers say
    St. John's wort is not an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) according to new research. While antidepressants are frequently used to treat IBS, to date, no study has examined the success of using the herbal supplement St. John's wort in treating IBS.

  • Pain management failing as fears of prescription drug abuse rise
    Millions of Americans with significant or chronic pain associated with their medical problems are being under-treated as physicians increasingly fail to provide comprehensive pain treatment -- either due to inadequate training, personal biases or fear of prescription drug abuse.

  • Aerobic Exercise No Big Stretch For Older Adults But Helps Elasticity Of Arteries
    Just three months of physical activity reaps heart health benefits for older adults with type 2 diabetes by improving the elasticity in their arteries -- reducing risk of heart disease and stroke, researchers say.

  • Acupuncture reduces hot flashes, improves sex drive for breast cancer patients
    Not only is acupuncture as effective as drug therapy at reducing hot flashes in breast cancer patients, it has the added benefit of potentially increasing a woman's sex drive and improving her sense of well-being, according to a new study.

  • Ginkgo biloba does not appear to slow rate of cognitive decline
    Older adults who used the herbal supplement Ginkgo biloba for several years did not have a slower rate of cognitive decline compared to adults who received placebo, according to a new study.

  • Iranian Scholars Share Avicenna's Medieval Medical Wisdom
    For pulmonary ailments, certain medieval physicians had a useful medical textbook on hand offering detailed information remarkably similar to those a modern doctor might use today.

  • Urinary tract cancer associated with Chinese herbal products containing aristolochic acid
    The carcinogen aristolochic acid, which was found in many prescribed Chinese herbal products including Guan Mu Tong, is associated with an increased risk of urinary tract cancer, according to a new study.

  • Enzyme may create new approach to hypertension therapy
    New research has found that an alternative therapy may be possible for treating some types of hypertension using an enzyme called ACE2.

  • Christmas cholesterol epiphany: 'Myrrh' may have cholesterol-lowering properties
    Laboratory experiments suggest that the resin of certain trees of the Middle East, known commonly as the "myrrh" of the Christmas story, may have cholesterol-lowering properties.

  • More effort needed to crack down on 'secret remedies', expert argues
    The medical establishment and politicians must do more to crack down on alternative medicine, argues one leading scientist.

  • First multilingual overview of 'Spice' drugs raises new concerns
    Recent research into the availability of 'Spice' drugs online raises new concerns about its mood altering effects.

  • Light shed on mechanism of action of 'date rape drug'
    Scientists have discovered two new metabolic pathways by which products of lipid peroxidation and some drugs of abuse, known as 4-hydroxyacids, are metabolized. The pathways were identified by a combination of metabolomics and mass isotopomer analysis. The findings shed new light on the mechanism of action of the drug of abuse gamma-hydroxybutyrate, also known as "the date rape drug."

  • Chinese 'herbal' cigarettes no healthier than regular cigarettes
    Despite popular belief and some marketing claims, researchers have found that Chinese "herbal" cigarettes that combine medicinal herbs with tobacco are just as addictive and no safer than regular cigarettes.

  • Some patients diagnosed with HIV experience improved outlook on life
    A new study reaffirms that some patients with HIV experience an improved quality of life following their diagnosis.

  • Yoga boosts heart health, new research finds
    Heart rate variability, a sign of a healthy heart, has been shown to be higher in yoga practitioners than in non-practitioners, according to new research.

  • Antifibrotic effects of green tea
    Scientists examined the protective effect of green tea extract on hepatic fibrosis in vitro and in vivo in dimethylnitrosamine (DMN)-induced rats. Their study demonstrates that green tea administration can effectively improve liver fibrosis caused by DMN, and may be used as a therapeutic option and preventive measure against hepatic fibrosis.

  • Got a pain? Researchers test Brazilian mint as pain reliever
    Scientists have tested the pain relieving properties of Hyptis crenata -- Brazilian mint.

  • Let them eat snail: Nutritional giant snails could address malnutrition
    A nutritionist in Nigeria says that malnutrition and iron deficiency in schoolchildren could be reduced in her country by baking up snail pie. She explains snail is not only cheaper and more readily available than beef but contains more protein.

  • When East meets West: Why consumers turn to alternative medicine
    Alternative health remedies are increasingly important in the health care marketplace. A new study explores how consumers choose among the many available remedies.

  • Green Tea Shows Promise As Chemoprevention Agent For Oral Cancer
    Green tea extract has shown promise as cancer prevention agent for oral cancer in patients with a pre-malignant condition known as oral leukoplakia, according to researchers.

  • Researchers Find Yoga May Be Effective For Chronic Low Back Pain In Minority Populations
    Researchers have found that yoga may be more effective than standard treatment for reducing chronic low back pain in minority populations.

  • Tai Chi Exercise Reduces Knee Osteoarthritis Pain In The Elderly, Research Shows
    Researchers have determined that patients over 65 years of age with knee osteoarthritis who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise improve physical function and experience less pain. Tai Chi is a traditional style of Chinese martial arts that features slow, rhythmic movements to induce mental relaxation and enhance balance, strength, flexibility, and self-efficacy.

  • Biofield Therapies: Helpful Or Full Of Hype? Review Looks At Reiki, Therapeutic Touch And Healing Touch
    Biofield therapies -- Reiki, therapeutic touch and healing touch -- are promising complementary interventions for reducing the intensity of pain in diverse conditions, anxiety for hospitalized patients and agitated behaviors in dementia. A review of the science behind biofield therapies has now been published.

  • Herbal Tonic For Radiotherapy? Gingko Biloba Tree May Protect Cells From Radiation Damage
    Antioxidant extracts of the leaves of the Gingko biloba tree may protect cells from radiation damage, according to a new study. The discovery may one day be used to help reduce side effects in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.

  • Brain-damaged Children Often Have Cold Feet
    Many wheelchair-using children with neurological disorders have much colder hands and feet than other children, and most receive no special help even though they have had these problems for a long time.

  • Calculate Benefit Before Dialysis For Frail Elders, Experts Urge
    Kidney specialists should weigh the potential quality of life for frail elders with end-stage renal disease in opting for dialysis over more conservative therapies, a nephrologist and a palliative care specialist suggest in an editorial.

  • Chinese Herbal Medicines For Preventing Diabetes In High Risk People: Still Not Enough Hard Scientific Evidence
    More research is required to establish whether Chinese herbal medicines can reduce the likelihood of developing diabetes, according to researchers. Although herbal medicines are widely used in Asian countries to treat pre-diabetes (impaired glucose tolerance or IGT), the precursor of the disease, researchers say there is still not enough hard scientific evidence to confidently recommend their use.

  • Alternative Medicine Use Increasing For Patients Suffering With Chronic Rhinosinusitis
    A new study suggests that a growing segment of patients are turning to complementary and alternative medical therapies to help treat the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis.

  • Tai Chi May Be An Effective Treatment For Dizziness, Balance Issues
    Tai Chi, a form of Chinese martial arts often practiced for its health benefits, may be an effective treatment option for patients who suffer from dizziness and balance disorders (also known as vestibular disorders).

  • Strategies For Reducing Painful Breast Cancer Drug Side Effects
    New research has identified patterns that may help breast cancer patients at risk of serious joint pain from aromatase inhibitors. In a recent study, researchers found that estrogen withdrawal may play a role in the onset of arthralgia during treatment: Women who stopped getting their menstrual periods less than five years before starting breast cancer treatment were three times more likely to experience these pains than those who reached menopause earlier.

  • New Evidence That Green Tea May Help Improve Bone Health
    Researchers are reporting new evidence that green tea -- one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide and now available as a dietary supplement -- may help improve bone health. They found that the tea contains a group of chemicals that can stimulate bone formation and help slow its breakdown.

  • Common Pain Cream Could Protect Heart During Attack, Study Shows
    New research shows that a common, over-the-counter pain salve rubbed on the skin during a heart attack could serve as a cardiac-protectant, preventing or reducing damage to the heart while interventions are administered.

  • Model Backs Green Tea And Lemon Claim, Lessens Need To Test Animals
    An animal study has shown that adding ascorbic acid and sugar to green tea can help the body absorb helpful compounds and also demonstrates the effectiveness of a model that could reduce the number of animals needed for these types of studies.

  • LED Light And Green Tea Cream Smooth Facial Wrinkles
    Scientists are reporting a major improvement in their potential new treatment for facial wrinkles that could emerge as an alternative to Botox and cosmetic surgery. The noninvasive technique combines high-intensity light from light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a lotion made of green tea extract. It works 10 times faster than a similar anti-wrinkle treatment that uses LEDs alone, the researchers say.

  • How To Boost Value Of Alzheimer's-fighting Compounds
    The polyphenols found in red wine are thought to help prevent Alzheimer's disease, and new research has shown that some of those compounds in fact reach the brain.

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