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Omega-3 Reduces Anxiety and Inflammation in Healthy Students, Study Suggests
July 13, 2011 A new study gauging the impact of consuming more fish oil showed a marked reduction both in inflammation and, surprisingly, in anxiety among a cohort of healthy young people. The findings suggest ... > full story -
Unsolved Mystery of Kava Toxicity
July 13, 2011 A major new review of scientific knowledge on kava -- a plant used to make dietary supplements and a trendy drink with calming effects -- has left unsolved the mystery of why Pacific Island people ... > full story -
Indirubin, Component Of Chinese Herbal Remedy, Might Block Brain Tumor's Spread, Study Suggests
July 12, 2011 Indirubin, the active ingredient in a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, might offer a new strategy for treating glioblastoma, a deadly form of brain cancer. A new study shows that indirubin both ... > full story -
Natural Pain Relief from Poisonous Shrub?
July 11, 2011 An extract of the poisonous shrub Jatropha curcas acts as a strong painkiller and may have a mode of action different from conventional analgesics, such as morphine and other ... > full story -
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Integrating Science and Medicine in the Treatment of Chronic Disease
July 5, 2011 Chronic non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, chronic respiratory disorders and cancer represent the major global health problem of the 21st century and ... > full story -
Massage Eases Low Back Pain in Randomized Controlled Trial
July 4, 2011 Massage therapy helps ease chronic back pain and improve function, according to results of a randomized controlled trial. The first study to compare structural and relaxation (Swedish) massage, the ... > full story -
A Wise Man's Treatment for Arthritis: Frankincense?
June 21, 2011 The answer to treating painful arthritis could lie in an age old herbal remedy -- frankincense, according to scientists. They have been examining the potential benefits of frankincense to help ... > full story -
Pregnancy: Walking, Sex and Spicy Food Are Favored Unprescribed Methods to Bring on Labor
June 16, 2011 More than half of the women in a recently published survey reported that near the end of their pregnancies, they took it upon themselves to try to induce labor, mostly by walking, having sex, eating ... > full story -
Tai Chi Could Help Overcome Cognitive Effects of Chemotherapy, Evidence Suggests
June 6, 2011 Previous studies have indicated that a significant number of patients who receive chemotherapy also experience cognitive declines, including decreases in verbal fluency and memory. Now, one ... > full story -
Yoga Helps Older Stroke Victims Improve Balance, Endurance, Study Suggests
June 4, 2011 A recent study that exposed older veterans with stroke to yoga produced promising results as researchers explore whether this popular mind-body practice can help stroke victims cope with their ... > full story
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