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Alternative Medicine April 7, 2017

San Diego woman dies after turmeric infusion

A San Diego woman who died in March had visited a naturopathic practitioner who administered an IV of turmeric solution to treat eczema, authorities said.

Drug and Substance Abuse March 28, 2017

Would legalizing medical marijuana help curb the opioid epidemic?

In states that legalized medical marijuana, U.S. hospitals failed to see a predicted influx of pot smokers, but in an unexpected twist, they treated far fewer opioid users, a new study shows.

Alternative Medicine March 23, 2017

Can sugar injections help ease knee joint pain?

An alternative medicine approach to joint pain that typically uses injections of sugar or sodium may be worth trying for knee osteoarthritis after traditional approaches fail, a recent review suggests.

Alternative Medicine March 21, 2017

Woman dies after drinking toxic tea, officials say

A woman who was hospitalized after drinking a toxic herbal tea purchased at a San Francisco shop has died, officials said, while a second man who suffered complications has recovered.

Alternative Medicine March 12, 2017

Ancient herb ashwagandha gives boost to modern world

In a certified-organic field in Ramganj Mandi, India, the soil is arid and hasn’t seen water in months.

California March 11, 2017

2 fall critically ill after drinking toxic tea in San Francisco

Two people are critically sick in San Francisco after drinking tea from the same Chinatown herbalist.

NUTRITION and FITNESS March 3, 2017

'I tried hypnosis to change my terrible eating habits'

The results were a pleasant surprise.

Alternative Medicine March 2, 2017

Regulate cannabis potency to reduce psychosis risk, experts say

Policymakers should regulate the potency of cannabis products such as skunk and oil, aiming for a chemical balance that reduces the risk of psychosis without losing the drug's pleasurable effects, experts said on Thursday.

NUTRITION and FITNESS February 27, 2017

7 foods probably already in your kitchen that can help fight wrinkles

Alternative Medicine February 27, 2017

Pediatricians warn against pot use: Not your dad's marijuana

An influential doctors group is beefing up warnings about marijuana's potential harms for teens amid increasingly lax laws and attitudes on pot use.

NUTRITION and FITNESS February 27, 2017

Angelina and her kids eat bugs. Here's why that's not a bad idea.

Curious about Angelina Jolie's snack preferences?