Alternative Medicine - Page 31

June 2, 2016

Marijuana use by adults tied to few physical health problems

Other than being at an increased risk of gum disease, people who smoked marijuana for up to 20 years during adulthood were generally as healthy as people who didn't light up, according to a new study.

June 1, 2016

Kids with puzzling stomachaches might benefit from probiotics

Children whose tummies hurt for no clear reason could benefit from taking probiotics, a new review study found

May 27, 2016

Vaping could make medical pot healthier

A new type of smoking called "cannavaping" — using e-cigarettes for vaping cannabis — may help people use marijuana for medical reasons, according to a small, early study

May 25, 2016

Massage may be option for pain relief

Massage is better than nothing for pain relief, according to a new review.

May 24, 2016

Shoulder surgery is the new testing ground for painkiller alternatives

A common shoulder surgery has become a testing ground for some novel painkilling techniques as doctors seek to reduce the use of prescription narcotics known as opioids.

May 20, 2016

Skin cancer patients face deadly risk using 'black salve' home remedy

People who fear they have skin cancer, or know it, and decide to try an unapproved product called "black salve" may face infection, scarring and worse cancer outcomes, doctors warn.

May 19, 2016

How to get rid of blackheads the right way

From shaving properly to remembering to moisturize, combatting oil to managing acne as an adult, you’ve got a lot on your plate when it comes to taking care of your face.

May 18, 2016

Can tai chi help relieve knee joint pain?

Tai chi may work as well as traditional physical therapy for easing pain in people with knee osteoarthritis, a small study suggests.

May 16, 2016

This wacky trend could make your face look 10 years younger

Linda Pietk is sitting calmly in the sleek offices of Union Square Laser Dermatology having her face poked.

May 16, 2016

Users of complementary, alternative meds more likely to skip chemotherapy

When breast cancer patients and their doctors discuss chemotherapy, they need to talk about complementary and alternative medicines like supplements and herbs, researchers warn.