News tagged with alternative medicines


Binding sites for LIN28 protein found in thousands of human genes

A study led by researchers at the UC San Diego Stem Cell Research program and funded by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) looks at an important RNA binding protein called LIN28, which ...

Genetics created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Chinese cuisine could protect against sepsis

Researchers at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have discovered that a bean commonly used in Chinese cuisine protects against the life-threatening condition sepsis. These findings are published in the current ...

Medical research created Oct 26, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sugar injections for knee arthritis may ease pain

(HealthDay)—Injections of a sugar solution appear to help relieve knee pain and stiffness related to osteoarthritis, a new study suggests.

Arthritis & Rheumatism created May 21, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Old but not wise? Our growing anti-ageing industry

Growing old is generally viewed in negative terms in our society. And our individualistic and consumerist approach to health care leads us to believe that it's within our power to alter the "biological clock"—if we are ...

Health created May 03, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 3

The traditional remedy bitter cumin is a great source antioxidant plant phenols

Bitter cumin is used extensively in traditional medicine to treat a range of diseases from vitiligo to hyperglycemia. It is considered to be antiparasitic and antimicrobial and science has backed up claims of its use to reduce ...

Health created May 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Alternative medicine doesn't affect asthma care in children

(HealthDay) -- Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is not associated with adherence to pediatric asthma treatment, according to a study published online April 9 in Pediatrics.

Inflammatory disorders created Apr 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Meditation linked to better wellbeing and health, including mental health

(Medical Xpress) -- The experience of 'mental silence' is linked with better health outcomes and greater wellbeing according to a University of Sydney study.

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study suggests immune system could play a central role in AMD

(Medical Xpress)—Changes in how genes in the immune system function may result in age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of visual impairment in older adults, based on preliminary research conducted by ...

Immunology created Nov 28, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Alternative medicine use high amoung children with chronic conditions

Children who regularly see specialists for chronic medical conditions are also using complementary medicine at a high rate, demonstrates recently published research from the University of Alberta and the University of Ottawa.

Pediatrics created Jan 14, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Fringe therapy may help heart patients, study finds

A treatment that removes heavy metals from the body has long been touted as an alternative therapy to combat hardening arteries. Now a 10-year, $31 million clinical trial has found that chelation therapy does help heart attack ...

Cardiology created Mar 29, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

High doses of saw palmetto appear safe over 18 months

(HealthDay)—Extracts of saw palmetto berry used at doses of up to 960 mg daily appear to be safe over an 18-month period, according to a study published in the April issue of The Journal of Urology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 29, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Most teens with juvenile arthritis use complementary medicine

Seventy-two percent of adolescents with juvenile arthritis use at least one form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), but only 45 percent have discussions about it with their health care providers.

Inflammatory disorders created Mar 14, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Integrative medicine, spirituality improves outcomes in urban adolescents with asthma

A new study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) shows that urban adolescents with asthma may experience worse outcomes when not using spiritual coping and often use complementary and alternative medicine, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 14, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study shows frequent massage sessions boost biological benefits

(Medical Xpress) -- Massage is purported to have an array of benefits, including alleviating symptoms of depression, anxiety, back pain, asthma, fatigue, and even HIV. A new study shows there are sustained, ...

Health created Aug 08, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Doctors, nurses often use holistic medicine for themselves

U.S. health care workers, especially doctors and nurses, use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) far more than do workers in other fields, according to a new study. CAM includes diverse therapies ...

Health created Aug 19, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0