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Alternative Medicine December 16, 2016

Burn victim covered with fish skin in pioneering new treatment

Brazilian doctors are using the skin of a tropical fish to treat burn victims in a pioneering new therapy that is significantly reducing the trauma suffered by survivors.

Stress and Anxiety December 12, 2016

A surprising way to feel less time-stressed

Here’s a novel suggestion for those who feel they are in a constant race against the clock to get things done: Make some time for others.

Alternative Medicine December 8, 2016

Marijuana extract may help treat severe epilepsy, new studies show

A drug made from marijuana that does not produce a "high" may help reduce seizures in people with certain types of epilepsy that are difficult to treat, new research suggests.

MEDICAL RESEARCH December 8, 2016

MDMA for PTSD? How ecstasy ingredient works in the brain

The active ingredient in the drug ecstasy is set to be studied in large-scale clinical trials as a treatment for people with post-traumatic stress disorder, the New York Times reported on Nov. 29.

Alternative Medicine December 7, 2016

GNC enters non-prosecution agreement over sales of illegal supplements

GNC Holdings Inc, the largest global dietary supplement retailer, has agreed to pay $2.25 million and reform its practices in a pact to avoid federal prosecution over its alleged sale of illegal dietary supplements, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Wednesday.

Alternative Medicine December 6, 2016

Herbal tea error leads to ER visit

A woman in England was rushed to an emergency room with life-threatening symptoms after she mistakenly used the leaves of a poisonous plant to make an herbal tea , according to a new report of her case.

Alternative Medicine December 5, 2016

NY tweaks medical pot law but still no talk of legalization

New York is loosening restrictions in its nearly year-old medical marijuana law but, to the dismay of some pot advocates, there is no sign the state is in any hurry to join eight other states in embracing full legalization.

Sexual Health December 1, 2016

Can you lift weights with your vagina to boost sexual health?

When women want to strengthen their pelvic floor muscles they usually do Kegel exercises, but sex expert Layla Martin recommends a different type of workout to her clients—vaginal weightlifting

PTSD December 1, 2016

Ecstasy trials approved by FDA for PTSD patients

Turns out, Ecstasy could have some medicinal value.

Alternative Medicine December 1, 2016

Ireland moves toward legalizing marijuana for medicinal use

Ireland moved closer to legalizing marijuana for medicinal use when the minority government said on Thursday it would not block the first reading of a bill that is backed by all other parties.

Children's Health December 1, 2016

School under fire after nurse gives wrong student Ritalin

A Massachusetts family is seeking answers after a school nurse gave their daughter Ritalin instead of Motrin in an alleged case of mistaken identity.