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Alternative Medicine July 8, 2019

Caffeine powder in protein shake led to man's death, family says

鈥淚t鈥檚 just insane that something so dangerous is so readily available,鈥� Nigel Foote said.

Alternative Medicine June 27, 2019

What is CBD?

CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a trending ingredient the natural products industry and is the focus of a new area of cannabis research.

Mind and Body June 25, 2019

Snake massages are a thing, but enjoy at your own risk

Looking for a powerful thrill?

Alternative Medicine June 22, 2019

Are supplements for brain health just a waste of money?

Experts say there鈥檚 no firm evidence that supplements can improve memory or cognitive skills as people get older.

Autism June 20, 2019

Parents feeding kids bleach to 'cure autism' draws anger, frustration

While it has been dubbed in some alternative medicine circles as 鈥淢iracle Mineral Solution鈥� or 鈥淢MS,鈥� there are growing concerns among medical and legal professionals over parents feeding a bleach solution to their children under the guise of it 鈥渃uring autism鈥� 鈥� but in some cases, the alarm isn鈥檛 yet enough for law enforcement to take swift action.

Alternative Medicine May 22, 2019

CBD may reduce drug cravings for heroin addicts, small study finds

The marijuana compound CBD, or聽cannabidiol, may help reduce drug cravings in people with heroin addiction, a preliminary new study suggests.

Alternative Medicine May 1, 2019

Fish mucus shows promise as antibiotic, even against superbugs

After decades of antibiotic overuse, researchers are open to聽exploring new聽options.

College April 30, 2019

Cannabis investor donates $9M to Harvard, MIT for marijuana research

A cannabis investor is giving Harvard and MIT, his alma maters, $9 million to study the health effects of marijuana.

Alternative Medicine April 11, 2019

Herbal supplement kratom is tied to more US deaths

U.S. health officials say overdose deaths involving the herbal supplement kratom are more common than previously reported.

Alternative Medicine March 26, 2019

Red yeast rice supplements likely damaged woman's liver

Natural supplements may seem benign, but as highlighted in a new case report, that's not always the case.

Alternative Medicine March 6, 2019

Missouri man dies days after falling ill during IV vitamin treatment, report says

A 64-year-old Missouri man died days after seeking a holistic treatment that involves an intravenous infusion of vitamins, raising the question of whether the therapy is safe for everyone, especially those with underlying conditions.