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Alternative Medicine February 21, 2019

Kratom 'poisonings' have increased 50-fold in recent years

Calls to U.S. poison centers regarding the herbal supplement kratom have increased dramatically in recent years, a new study finds.

Alternative Medicine February 19, 2019

FDA warns against 'young blood' transfusions

The FDA is warning against so-called 鈥渧ampire鈥� treatments or procedures that involve injecting plasma from young blood donors in an effort to treat a variety of age-related diseases.

Alternative Medicine February 8, 2019

Drinking urine: Can it help?

Urine therapy is making a comeback from its centuries-old origins.

Infertility February 6, 2019

Marijuana use may boost sperm count, study claims

Wannabe dads now have high hopes.

Alternative Medicine September 18, 2018

Turmeric behind woman's liver problems?

Turmeric supplements are popular these days, but for one woman in Arizona, taking a turmeric supplement may have triggered an uncommon liver problem, according to a new report of the case.

Alternative Medicine September 1, 2018

Poppy seeds: delicious bagel topping or dangerous narcotic?

On July 12, the Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter to the owner of a website selling a product known as PoppySeed Wash.

Alternative Medicine August 17, 2018

Proponents of pot-infused coffee tout 'medical and health' benefits

Cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in cannabis, has been a hot topic of debate among the medical community and proponents of alternative therapy who say it helps treat seizures, anxiety and pain, among other ailments.

Alternative Medicine July 26, 2018

UK relaxes health rules to allow cannabis-based medicines

The British government says doctors will now be able to legally prescribe cannabis-based medicines, following criticism over the denial of medical treatment to severely epileptic children.

Alternative Medicine June 25, 2018

Medical milestone: US OKs marijuana-based drug for seizures

U.S. health regulators have approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana, a milestone that could spur more research into a drug that remains illegal under federal law.

Cancer Research June 13, 2018

Acupuncture gives relief to cancer patients suffering insomnia

Doctors may have uncovered a new holistic way to treat cancer survivors who suffer from severe insomnia, by using the ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture.

Alternative Medicine June 11, 2018

British mother pleads for return of son's seized cannabis oil

British mother who says her son needs cannabis oil to prevent dangerous epileptic seizures is pleading with British officials to return the supply she recently obtained in Canada.