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Medicine Hunter October 28, 2015

Hong Kong: Home to many healthy, herbal treasures

Walking through the market area of Ko Shing Street in central Hong Kong, you can’t help but be impressed by the tremendous assortment of natural herbal products. Here, herbs are an essential part of life, often being combined with food and water. 

Medications October 28, 2015

New drug compound may beat malaria with single $1 dose

Scientists have discovered a new anti-malarial compound that could treat patients with a single $1 dose, including those with strains of the mosquito-borne disease that are resistant to current drugs.

ADHD October 28, 2015

Videogame maker says study shows its game helps manage ADHD symptoms

Children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) show signs of improvement after playing a videogame for 30 minutes a day rather than taking a pill, the U.S. company developing the treatment said on Wednesday.

Alternative Medicine October 28, 2015

Complementary, alternative medicine common with autism

Many families that have children with an autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disability use complementary and alternative treatments, according to a new study.

Alternative Medicine October 28, 2015

Giving pricey hepatitis drug to prisoners may be financially wise

Using expensive new antivirals to treat hepatitis C in prisoners makes fiscal sense, a new paper says.

Alternative Medicine October 28, 2015

Herb supplements are the most common complementary medicine in US

Herbs and other dietary supplements besides vitamins are the most commonly used type of "complementary medicine" (also called alternative medicine) in the United States, followed by visits to chiropractors, yoga and massage, a new report finds.

Alternative Medicine October 28, 2015

Cancer fighters derived from nature

In the war against cancer, nature plays a big role in treatment. Today, research into new forms of cancer treatment is ongoing with extracts of sea creatures from coral reefs, toxins from scorpions, and many other natural substances.

Men's Health October 28, 2015

Oregano shown to effectively destroy prostate cancer cells

Oregano has long since been a popular seasonal herb for various pizza and pasta dishes, as well as a powerful antioxidant.  But its benefits may extend beyond just enhancing flavor and fighting bacteria: An ingredient in the spice may actually kill prostate cancer cells

Alternative Medicine October 28, 2015

California wildfires: Can burning marijuana fields get you high?

Recent wildfires in Northern California have consumed tens of thousands of acres in the past several weeks. 

Colon Cancer October 28, 2015

Calcium, vitamin D pills don't prevent colon growths, study says

A major study finds that taking calcium or Vitamin D pills does not help prevent growths that can lead to colon cancer in people who have had at least one in the past.

Alternative Medicine October 28, 2015

India gets minister for yoga and traditional medicine

India has set up a ministry to promote alternative therapies such as yoga and traditional ayurveda medicine, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a mission to raise awareness and the appeal of home-grown health treatments.