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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.

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Herbal 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.

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Cannabis 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.

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Bummer: New Mexico faces medical pot shortage

Len Goodman can't grow enough marijuana to keep up with demand.

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9 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.

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Many 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...

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In 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.

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7 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.

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Hologram bracelets are wristy business

Can a $30 hologram wristband give you more energy, promote balance — and even help with side effects from chemotherapy?

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Poorer 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.

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Got 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.

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Caution 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.

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Detox 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...

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A 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.

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1 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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