Most Parents of Kids With Cancer Try Alternative Medicine—But Don't Tell Doctors
A new study found that most parents of children with cancer and blood disorders are using complementary medicine—things like special diets, supplements, …
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Can Energy Treatment Make Chicken Eggs and Meat Healthier?
Researchers tested whether a special energy treatment called "biofield energy treatment" could improve the quality of eggs and meat from Rhode Island Red …
Read MoreFood and Natural Remedies May Help Scleroderma Symptoms
Systemic sclerosis, also called scleroderma, is a serious disease where the body's connective tissue becomes thick and tight. Many patients want to know if …
Read MoreWhy People Using Alternative Medicine Report Lower Life Quality
Researchers surveyed over 4,000 German adults to understand how traditional and alternative medicine use relates to overall health and quality of life. They …
Read MoreWhy Germans Choose Alternative Medicine: What Patients Really Want
Researchers in Berlin interviewed 20 people who use traditional and complementary medicine to understand why they choose these treatments. Most participants …
Read MoreMany Older Cancer Patients Try Alternative Treatments
Researchers in South Korea surveyed 420 older cancer patients to learn about their use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)—treatments used …
Read MoreAcupuncture May Help Diabetic Rats Control Blood Sugar Better
Researchers tested whether acupuncture could help rats with type 2 diabetes improve how their bodies handle blood sugar. They used a special type of …
Read MoreMany Parkinson's Patients Use Supplements Without Telling Their Doctors
Researchers in Lithuania surveyed people with Parkinson's disease to find out how many use vitamins, supplements, and alternative treatments. They discovered …
Read MoreWhat Experts Say Works Best for PCOS: Combining Diet and Yoga
Women with PCOS (a common hormone condition) often struggle with weight gain and other symptoms. This study asked 17 experts in Ayurveda and yoga what they …
Read MoreNatural Treatments May Help Ease Endometriosis Pain
Endometriosis is a painful condition affecting about 1 in 10 women, causing severe period pain and pelvic discomfort that regular treatments sometimes can't …
Read MoreVitamins and Supplements May Help Women Through Midlife Changes
As women enter midlife and menopause, their bodies go through major changes that can cause hot flashes, weight gain, brain fog, and other uncomfortable …
Read MoreWhy Some Parents Try Alternative Treatments for Autistic Kids
Researchers studied nearly 800 families with autistic preschoolers to understand why some parents use alternative treatments like special diets and supplements …
Read MoreEar Acupuncture Plus Diet Help Diabetics Control Blood Sugar
Researchers studied 113 people with type 2 diabetes to see if combining ear acupuncture with personalized diet advice could help them better manage their blood …
Read MoreNew Treatment Combo May Help Kids With Chronic Cough From Asthma
Researchers studied 236 children with cough variant asthma—a type of asthma that mainly causes coughing—to see if a combination of ear acupressure and a …
Read MoreChinese Herbal Formula Shows Promise for Fighting Heart Disease in Mice
Scientists tested a traditional Chinese medicine formula called Tanyu Tongzhi Formula (TTF) on mice with clogged arteries, similar to heart disease in humans. …
Read MoreNatural Treatments May Help Kids with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A new review looked at natural treatments that might help children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative …
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