October 28, 2015 Can floating in a tank of water help your mind and body? The Claim: The practice of regularly floating in a special tank full of warm water and Epsom salts can profoundly relax a person and lead to a variety of mind and body benefits, according to centers that charge for sessions in the tanks.
October 28, 2015 Supplements may raise, not lower, cancer risk Although dietary supplements are often touted for their health benefits, they may in fact increase your cancer risk, especially if taken in high doses, according to a new analysis of previous research
October 28, 2015 Hong Kong: Home to many healthy, herbal treasures Walking through the market area of Ko Shing Street in central Hong Kong, you can’t help but be impressed by the tremendous assortment of natural herbal products. Here, herbs are an essential part of life, often being combined with food and water.
October 28, 2015 New drug compound may beat malaria with single $1 dose Scientists have discovered a new anti-malarial compound that could treat patients with a single $1 dose, including those with strains of the mosquito-borne disease that are resistant to current drugs.
October 28, 2015 Videogame maker says study shows its game helps manage ADHD symptoms Children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) show signs of improvement after playing a videogame for 30 minutes a day rather than taking a pill, the U.S. company developing the treatment said on Wednesday.
October 28, 2015 Complementary, alternative medicine common with autism Many families that have children with an autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disability use complementary and alternative treatments, according to a new study.
October 28, 2015 Giving pricey hepatitis drug to prisoners may be financially wise Using expensive new antivirals to treat hepatitis C in prisoners makes fiscal sense, a new paper says.
October 28, 2015 Herb supplements are the most common complementary medicine in US Herbs and other dietary supplements besides vitamins are the most commonly used type of "complementary medicine" (also called alternative medicine) in the United States, followed by visits to chiropractors, yoga and massage, a new report finds.
October 28, 2015 Cancer fighters derived from nature In the war against cancer, nature plays a big role in treatment. Today, research into new forms of cancer treatment is ongoing with extracts of sea creatures from coral reefs, toxins from scorpions, and many other natural substances.
October 28, 2015 Oregano shown to effectively destroy prostate cancer cells Oregano has long since been a popular seasonal herb for various pizza and pasta dishes, as well as a powerful antioxidant. But its benefits may extend beyond just enhancing flavor and fighting bacteria: An ingredient in the spice may actually kill prostate cancer cells
