Red yeast rice (RYR) is contained in dietary supplements that are often used by patients with high cholesterol, and it is often proposed as an alternative therapy in those who experience side effects from statins. A new study ...
Jan 17, 2017
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(HealthDay)—Children who see "alternative" health providers, such as acupuncturists or massage therapists, are less likely than other kids to get their annual flu shot, a new study suggests.
Oct 3, 2016
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With the start of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the use of the ancient 'cupping' technique by various athletes, to supposedly improve their recovery time and allow for better performance, has been one of ...
Aug 12, 2016
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(HealthDay)—Children diagnosed with autism before age 4 are more likely to get behavioral therapy and less likely to be treated with drugs than those diagnosed later on, a new study says.
Aug 5, 2016
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Women with early-stage breast cancer for whom chemotherapy was indicated and who used dietary supplements and multiple types of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) were less likely to start chemotherapy than nonusers ...
May 12, 2016
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Online information on pancreatic cancer overestimates the reading ability of the overall population and lacks accurate information about alternative therapy, according to a study published online by JAMA Surgery.
May 4, 2016
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(HealthDay)—Many Americans with chronic pain who use alternative therapies—such as acupuncture—don't discuss these treatments with their doctors, a new study finds.
Jul 20, 2015
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We often see stories in the media about cancer patients who have chosen alternative treatments, either alongside or instead of conventional treatment.
Apr 28, 2015
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A research team has found a way to ensure people suffering from leukaemia are not subjected to chemotherapy if it is unlikely to help them.
Mar 18, 2015
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The appearance of malaria parasites resistant to medicines is one of the main obstacles in combating the disease. In order to slow down this phenomenon, it is essential to avoid exposing the pathogen to the same molecules. ...
Feb 18, 2015
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