Acupuncture no help for labor pain, study says
There's "no convincing evidence" acupuncture helps alleviate labor pain, according to a review of past studies trying to establish the efficacy of the ancient treatment.
View ArticleHerbal supplements often sold with false claims
Sellers of herbal and dietary supplements often cross the line in marketing their products, telling consumers the pills can cure cancer or replace prescription medications, a U.S. government probe found.
View ArticleCannabis caravans fuel medical pot boom
To the dismay of state medical authorities and lawmakers, cannabis caravans have helped the number of pot cardholders in Montana swell over the past year from about 3,000 to 15,000.
View ArticleBummer: New Mexico faces medical pot shortage
Len Goodman can't grow enough marijuana to keep up with demand.
View Article9 natural cures you can trust
Cocoa for high blood pressure? Massage for depression? That's right. Doctors say these and other alternative remedies really work to help heal our everyday ailments.
View ArticleMany dietary supplements are contaminated
Many popular dietary supplements contain ingredients that may cause cancer, heart problems, liver or kidney damage, but U.S. stores sell them anyway and Americans spend millions on them, according to...
View ArticleIn DC, you can't be too poor for medical pot
No one should be too poor to buy pot if they live in Washington, at least if the marijuana is for a medical condition. That's the conclusion of a new medical marijuana law enacted in the nation's capital.
View Article7 natural strategies to detox your body
You can't avoid all environmental toxins, but you can make it easier for your body to cleanse them.
View ArticleHologram bracelets are wristy business
Can a $30 hologram wristband give you more energy, promote balance — and even help with side effects from chemotherapy?
View ArticlePoorer vision may persist after "lazy eye" therapy
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Even after successful treatment for "lazy eye," people may still have certain vision problems in day-to-day life, a small study suggests.
View ArticleGot a cold? Echinacea won't help much, study says
The largest study of the popular herbal remedy finds it won't help you get better any sooner.
View ArticleCaution urged for alternative meds in kids
Giving alternative treatments such as homeopathic remedies instead of conventional medicines to children may have deadly side effects in rare instances, a new study says.
View ArticleDetox danger: Trendy colon cleansing a risky ritual
You may be flushing more than your waste and your wallet down the toilet with a colon cleanse. Your health could be circling the drain, too, according to a new study released today in the Journal of...
View ArticleA whiff of rosemary gives your brain a boost
Could the smell of rosemary enhance your thyme on a crossword puzzle? It's parsley-ble, according to a new study.
View Article1 in 8 with fibromyalgia uses cannabis
One in eight people with the painful condition fibromyalgia self-medicate with pot and other cannabis products, according to a new Canadian study.
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