Pediatrics
Alternative medicine often used by youth with headache
(HealthDay)—Youth with headache frequently use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), according to a study published online Oct. 14 in Pediatrics.
Oct 14, 2013
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News tagged with complementary and alternative medicine
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Integrative medicine interventions found to significantly reduce pain, improve quality of life
An integrative approach to treating chronic pain significantly reduces pain severity while improving mood and quality of life, according to a new study from the Bravewell Practice-Based Research Network (BraveNet) published ...
Jul 22, 2013
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Health
Weekly yoga class yields similar lower back pain relief as two classes
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) have found that a weekly yoga class provided similar lower back pain relief and reduced the need for pain medication as twice weekly ...
Jul 2, 2013
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Health
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 ...
May 3, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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.
Apr 29, 2013
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Cardiology
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 ...
Mar 29, 2013
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Medical research
Cancer-slowing compound also combats malaria, researchers find
An extract from a shrub often used for medicinal purposes in tropical Africa may have lethal effects against a dangerous parasite that transmits malaria, according to a multi-institutional team of scientists led by researchers ...
Mar 8, 2013
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Autism spectrum disorders
Can therapy dogs be beneficial for children with autism spectrum disorder?
About 1 in 150 children are affected by an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a group of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by difficulty with language, communication, and social interaction. A critical review of several ...
Feb 12, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
High doses of saw palmetto don't impact serum PSA
(HealthDay)—Compared with placebo, saw palmetto, even at a dose as high as 960 mg, does not affect serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in men with lower urinary tract symptoms, according to research published in ...
Feb 8, 2013
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Pregnant women seek alternative care
Nearly half of all pregnant women in Australia consult a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioner for pregnancy-related health conditions.
Jan 18, 2013
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