Alternative Medicine - Page 9

April 30, 2019

Cannabis investor donates $9M to Harvard, MIT for marijuana research

A cannabis investor is giving Harvard and MIT, his alma maters, $9 million to study the health effects of marijuana.

April 11, 2019

Herbal supplement kratom is tied to more US deaths

U.S. health officials say overdose deaths involving the herbal supplement kratom are more common than previously reported.

March 26, 2019

Red yeast rice supplements likely damaged woman's liver

Natural supplements may seem benign, but as highlighted in a new case report, that's not always the case.

March 6, 2019

Missouri man dies days after falling ill during IV vitamin treatment, report says

A 64-year-old Missouri man died days after seeking a holistic treatment that involves an intravenous infusion of vitamins, raising the question of whether the therapy is safe for everyone, especially those with underlying conditions.

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.

February 19, 2019

FDA warns against 'young blood' transfusions

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

February 8, 2019

Drinking urine: Can it help?

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

February 6, 2019

Marijuana use may boost sperm count, study claims

Wannabe dads now have high hopes.

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.

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.