Alternative Medicine - Page 26

September 20, 2016

Under 3 percent of US athletes in Rio had medical exemptions

Fifteen of the 558 athletes in the U.S. delegation at the Rio Olympics - or slightly less than 3 percent - had therapeutic-use exemptions in force during the games.

September 20, 2016

Can meditation help pain after surgery?

Patients who have back surgery, a procedure that can cause severe pain for weeks, may have a new relief option beyond narcotics: meditation.

September 19, 2016

'I played stoned': Some NFL players love getting high before kickoff

Before he suited up to play against the New York Giants in 2012, Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Eben Britton took an ice bath followed by a hot shower.

September 19, 2016

Yoga helping Swedish prisoners behave better

Getting inmates to behave themselves is as simple as having them learn how to say “om,” according to a Swedish study.

September 16, 2016

Cancer patient dies after forgoing chemo for cupping, acupuncture

A 26-year-old Chinese actress who documented her cancer treatment journey online has died, BuzzFeed News reported, and her death has sparked conversation in her native country about the possible harms of traditional Chinese medicine.

September 16, 2016

Medical marijuana programs may help cut opioid use

Making medical marijuana legal may lead to a reduction of opioid use in adults under the age of 40, a new study suggests

September 15, 2016

Daily marijuana use linked to lower BMI

People who smoke marijuana daily may be slimmer than those who don't use the drug, a new study suggests

September 15, 2016

Ohio board's timeline concerns medical marijuana advocates

Advocates are raising concerns over the length of time it will take Ohio's medical board to draft rules governing how doctors can recommend to patients they use medical marijuana.

September 14, 2016

Can 'electroacupuncture' ease constipation?

Acupuncture paired with mild electric currents may be better than doing nothing at all to relieve severe constipation, a Chinese study suggests.

September 13, 2016

Is there an effective herbal remedy for PMS?

Headaches, bloating, cramps— the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can start one to two weeks before your period.