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Men's Health October 13, 2016

Meditation linked to lower stress among prison inmates

Prisoners who practice transcendental meditation twice a day may experience less stress and fewer mental health issues than fellow inmates who don't meditate, a small U.S. study suggests.

Alternative Medicine October 13, 2016

Support for marijuana legalization rises among US adults: poll

Support for legalization of marijuana has risen to nearly 60 percent among American adults, according to a study published on Wednesday, marking a near reversal of attitudes held only a decade ago.

Alternative Medicine October 12, 2016

The risks and benefits of supplements: Who needs to take them and when

It can be tempting to buy a bunch of supplements from the drugstore, but that may be a mistake.

Alternative Medicine October 10, 2016

4-year-old overdoses on ‘natural’ supplements, ends up in ER

A 4-year-old boy in England ended up in the emergency room after taking a slew of dietary supplements that led to health problems, according to a new report of the case

MEDICAL RESEARCH October 6, 2016

Herbal and dietary supplements tied to liver damage

One in five cases of chemical-induced liver damage come from herbal and dietary supplements, a research review concludes.

Alternative Medicine October 5, 2016

Ginger and acupressure for morning sickness? Science says maybe

For women with morning sickness, a range of remedies may be effective at alleviating mild to severe symptoms, but the evidence on how well they work is lacking, a new review from the United Kingdom finds

Alternative Medicine October 5, 2016

Canadian college to launch marijuana cultivation course

A college in the Atlantic Canadian province of New Brunswick plans to institute a program on marijuana cultivation so that students can be trained to work at local companies that produce the drug, a school official said on Tuesday.

Pregnancy October 5, 2016

Still unclear which remedies are best for morning sickness

Even though nearly all women experience at least a little nausea or vomiting during pregnancy, there isn't much solid evidence to suggest the best treatments, a research review concludes.

Infertility October 5, 2016

App helps women optimize health to improve fertility

For many women, trying to get pregnant can be a frustrating process that feels out of their control.

Vaccines October 4, 2016

Alternative medicine may be linked to lower vaccination rates

Children that visit alternative medical practitioners like acupuncturists and chiropractors may be less likely to receive flu shots than their peers, a U.S. study suggests.

Alternative Medicine September 29, 2016

NBTY to genetically test herbal supplements under NY accord

NBTY Inc, one of the largest U.S. herbal supplement producers, has agreed to conduct an advanced form of genetic testing to ensure that its herbal products contain what their labels say they contain, New York's attorney general said on Wednesday.