Alternative Medicine - Page 24

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

September 28, 2016

Can breathing oils and herbs aid calm and well-being?

The Claim: Breathing a mist of essential oils through a device that resembles an e-cigarette, or organic herb extracts through a refillable vaporizer, can promote calm and well-being, companies say.

September 27, 2016

Feds charge seller of mislabeled Chinese 'Viagra substitute'

Federal prosecutors say an Alabama man who imported a Chinese drug sold as a Viagra substitute has been charged with intentionally defrauding and misleading consumers.