Alternative Medicine News Archive

• Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers Say
  May 22, 2013
• Favorite Music May Ease Anxiety in ICU Patients
  May 20, 2013
• Yoga May Help Ease High Blood Pressure, Study Finds
  May 15, 2013
• Creative Arts May Help Cancer Patients Cope
  May 13, 2013
• More Time in Gym Class Equals Stronger Kids
  May 11, 2013
• Scientists Explore Secrets of the Well-Hit Fastball
  May 08, 2013
• High School Football Players Often Not Deterred by Head Injury
  May 06, 2013
• School Sports May Cut Rates of Violence, Bullying Among Teens
  May 05, 2013
• Kids' Concussion Recovery Varies by Symptom Severity: Study
  April 25, 2013
• Exercise, Alternative Therapies May Help Lower Blood Pressure
  April 22, 2013
• Help Young Pitchers Avoid Overuse Injuries
  April 21, 2013
• Young Athletes Urged to Use Face-Protecting Gear
  April 20, 2013
• Parents Who Veto Vaccinations Often Seek Like-Minded Opinions
  April 15, 2013
• Breathing Problem Sometimes Misdiagnosed in Athletes
  April 12, 2013
• College Sports Could Raise Players' Risk for Depression, Study Finds
  April 05, 2013
• Want to Lose Weight? Then Run, Don't Walk: Study
  April 05, 2013
• Expert Pitches Safety Tips for Young Baseball Players
  April 05, 2013
• Brisk Walking Equals Running for Heart Health: Study
  April 04, 2013
• Modest Cardiac Benefit From Chelation Therapy Not Enough to OK Use: Experts
  March 26, 2013
• Play It Smart When It Comes to Lightning
  March 24, 2013
• Complications More Common Than Thought for Type of Hip Surgery
  March 23, 2013
• Fit Kids May Dodge Fractures in Old Age
  March 23, 2013
• Fewer Kids Getting Hurt in Most Sports, Study Finds
  March 19, 2013
• Hands-On Therapy May Spell Relief for Low Back Pain
  March 18, 2013
• Germs Fly in Roller-Derby Games, Study Finds
  March 12, 2013
• Study: Mega Vitamins Won't Help After Heart Attack, Chelation Treatment Might
  March 10, 2013
• Steer Clear of 'Miracle Cures,' Other Bogus Health Products: FDA
  March 06, 2013
• Short-Term Exercise Might Boost Young People's Self-Control
  March 06, 2013
• 5 Rheumatology Procedures You Might Not Need
  March 05, 2013
• Injuries Rising Among Young Dancers
  February 19, 2013
• Acupuncture May Help Ease Hay Fever
  February 18, 2013
• Health Tip: Use Focused Imagery to Relax
  February 15, 2013
• Many Skiers Who Tear ACLs Can Avoid Surgery, Expert Says
  February 15, 2013
• Kids With Knee ACL Injuries Require Special Care
  February 13, 2013
• Tai Chi Might Help Stroke Survivors Avoid Falls
  February 06, 2013
• Steroid Shots for Tennis Elbow Miss the Mark: Study
  February 05, 2013
• Got the Flu? Rest First, Exercise Later, Experts Say
  January 22, 2013
• Hockey Rule Changes Could Cut Player Aggression, Injuries
  January 18, 2013
• Snowboarding Tops List of Winter-Sports Injuries
  January 13, 2013
• How Much Caffeine in That Supplement? Hard to Tell
  January 08, 2013
• Genes Changes Seen in Alzheimer's Can Be Found in Infancy: Study
  January 03, 2013
• Debate Heats Up Over Screening Athletes for Sickle Cell Trait
  December 28, 2012
• Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Trait Are Not the Same
  December 28, 2012
• Pricier, Intensive Whiplash Treatment May Not Pay Off: Study
  December 17, 2012
• No Proof That 'Doping' With EPO Gives Athletes an Edge: Review
  December 07, 2012
• Fractures Take High Toll on High School Athletes
  December 04, 2012
• Helmets Do Save Lives on the Slopes, Research Shows
  December 02, 2012
• Cardiac Screening for All Young Athletes Carries Big Price Tag: Study
  November 26, 2012
• Supplement Use Widespread Among Americans
  November 20, 2012
• 'Worm Therapy' Might Help Ease Colitis, Monkey Study Shows
  November 16, 2012
• Meditation Might Cut Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke in Blacks
  November 13, 2012
• Controversial Alternative Heart Treatment Shows Hint of Benefit
  November 05, 2012
• Gene-Tweaked Tomatoes, Probiotics Aim to Lower Your Cholesterol
  November 05, 2012
• Acupuncture Might Ease Fatigue Linked to Breast Cancer
  November 02, 2012
• Hypnosis May Ease Hot Flashes in Postmenopausal Women
  November 01, 2012
• Forget Flu Shot Myths, Protect Yourself This Season
  October 26, 2012
• Short Bursts of Intense Exercise Can Fight Weight Gain: Study
  October 25, 2012
• 10-Minute 'Tension Tamer' at Bedtime May Help You Sleep: Study
  October 23, 2012
• Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
  October 22, 2012
• Lack of Sleep May Trip Up Student Athletes
  October 21, 2012
• Lance Armstrong Resigns as Chairman of Cancer Foundation
  October 17, 2012
• Consistent Criteria for Sports Concussion Might Aid Diagnosis
  October 12, 2012
• Parents May Be Taking Concussion Symptoms Too Lightly: Survey
  October 12, 2012
• Spirituality Central to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Study Finds
  October 12, 2012
• As Armstrong Case Unfolds, Experts Describe Doping's Harms
  October 11, 2012
• Science Reveals Secrets of Hypnosis
  October 10, 2012
• Marijuana Extract May Help Ease Muscle Stiffness in MS: Study
  October 09, 2012
• Complementary Medicine May Help Soldiers With PTSD: Study
  September 27, 2012
• Cooking-Oil Combo May Improve Blood Pressure
  September 19, 2012
• Soaring U.S. Spinal Care Spending Due to Specialists: Study
  September 13, 2012
• NFL Docs Urge More Caution With Key Pain Med
  September 11, 2012
• More Evidence Acupuncture Can Ease Chronic Pain
  September 10, 2012
• Experts Offer Tips to Help Keep Fall Sports Injury Free
  September 08, 2012
• Ginkgo Won't Prevent Alzheimer's, Study Finds
  September 05, 2012
• Marathons Safe for Aging Boomers, Study Finds
  September 01, 2012
• Meditation May Help Fight Loneliness, Study Says
  August 24, 2012
• Vitamin D May Thwart Kids' Winter Colds
  August 23, 2012
• Safety Eyewear Can Prevent Sports Injuries in Kids
  August 12, 2012
• Expert Tips for Summer Sports Safety
  August 11, 2012
• Honey a Sweet Treatment for Kids' Night-Time Cough
  August 06, 2012
• Race-Day Diet Can Make or Break a Competitive Cyclist
  August 03, 2012
• Asthma Common Among Olympic Athletes
  August 02, 2012
• The Care and Feeding of Olympic Athletes
  July 27, 2012
• Could Gene Doping Be Part of Future Olympics?
  July 26, 2012
• Yoga Might Help With Stroke Rehab
  July 26, 2012
• London Smog May Be Tough on Olympians
  July 25, 2012
• Nothing Natural About Dietary Supplement DMAA: Study
  July 25, 2012
• Teaching Young Hockey Players to Body Check Doesn't Cut Injury Risk
  July 24, 2012
• Pre-Season Fitness Not a Factor in Collegiate Sports Injury Risk
  July 23, 2012
• Playing Several Sports Keeps Kids Slimmer: Study
  July 16, 2012
• Better Health Screening Urged for Female College Athletes
  June 21, 2012
• Sleepy Pro Athletes May Have Shorter Careers
  June 19, 2012
• 'Mindful' Meditation Tied to Healthy Brain Changes: Study
  June 12, 2012
• Ex-Players Sue NFL Over Brain Injuries
  June 07, 2012
• More Proof That Healthy Habits Fight Disease
  June 06, 2012
• Ginseng Capsules Seem to Ease Cancer-Related Fatigue
  June 04, 2012
• Body Building, Diet Supplements Linked to Liver Damage: Study
  May 22, 2012
• Females, Young Athletes Take Longer to Get Over Concussions
  May 18, 2012
• Head Blows May Hamper Learning in College Athletes
  May 16, 2012
• Acupuncture May Help Ease Symptoms of COPD
  May 14, 2012
• With Weights, You Can Lighten Your Load
  May 13, 2012
• Zinc Pills May Shorten Colds, Analysis Suggests
  May 07, 2012
• Heart Test Spots Sudden Death Risk in Young Athletes
  April 27, 2012
• Upper-Body Strength Key for NASCAR Drivers
  April 27, 2012
• Preventable Injuries Sideline One-Third of Young Athletes
  April 26, 2012
• Aromatherapy: More Than Just a Pleasant Scent?
  April 25, 2012
• Study Pinpoints New Abnormality in 'Athlete's Heart'
  April 19, 2012
• College Athletes in Low-Contact Sports Have More Overuse Injuries
  April 18, 2012
• Alternative Therapies Aren't Used as Substitutes for Asthma Meds: Study
  April 13, 2012
• Herbal Remedy Ingredient Tied to Cancer, Kidney Failure
  April 12, 2012
• DNA Testing Finds Allergens, Toxins in Traditional Chinese Medicines
  April 12, 2012
• Overuse Injuries Common Among Female College Athletes
  April 06, 2012
• Personal Gene Mapping Has Limits, Study Says
  April 02, 2012
• Heart Screenings Yield More False-Positives Among Black Athletes
  March 27, 2012
• Size, Experience Matter on Rugby Field, Study Finds
  February 25, 2012
• Health Tip: Take a Deep Breath
  February 21, 2012
• Good Football Helmet Fit Key to Preventing Brain Injuries
  February 17, 2012
• No Cancer Benefit From Vitamin B, Omega-3 Supplements in Heart Patients
  February 13, 2012
• Fasting Plus Chemo May Help in Cancer Fight: Study
  February 08, 2012
• Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer
  February 03, 2012
• Science Shows How Massage Eases Sore Muscles
  February 01, 2012
• Winter Doldrums Got You Down? Here's How to Bounce Back
  January 28, 2012
• Acupuncture May Boost Pregnancy Success Rates
  January 27, 2012
• Heavier Ex-NFL Players May Be Prone to Brain Decline
  January 17, 2012
• Heading Soccer Balls Could Injure Brain
  January 15, 2012
• Herbal Medicines for Arthritis Not Backed by Evidence
  January 12, 2012
• Spinal Manipulation, Home Exercise May Ease Neck Pain
  January 03, 2012
• Tips to Keep Winter Sports Injury-Free
  December 30, 2011
• Mindfulness Training May Help Arthritis Patients Cope
  December 20, 2011
• Maggots Quickly Clean Up Wounds, Study Shows
  December 20, 2011
• Study Looks at Stroke Risks in Teen Football Players
  December 16, 2011
• Chewing Khat Raises Heart Disease, Death Risk: Study
  December 13, 2011
• Acupuncture Might Ease Chemotherapy Pain
  December 12, 2011
• Health Tip: Wind Down With Mind-Body Exercises
  December 07, 2011
• FDA Targets Homeopathic Weight Loss Products
  December 06, 2011
• Girls More Prone Than Boys to Headaches After Head Injury
  December 05, 2011
• Recovery From Concussions in Young Athletes May Take Longer Than Thought
  November 30, 2011
• Meditation Can 'Turn Off' Regions of the Brain
  November 22, 2011
• Acupuncture Safe for Children, Review Finds
  November 21, 2011
• Routine Head Hits in Sports May Injure Brain, Experts Warn
  November 17, 2011
• Too Few Doctors Screen Young Athletes for Hidden Heart Trouble
  November 14, 2011
• Former Football Players' Brains May Benefit From Healthy Lifestyle
  November 11, 2011
• New Guidelines Issued for Genetic Heart Disease
  November 08, 2011
• Specialized Warm-Up May Reduce Girls' Knee Injuries
  November 07, 2011
• Newer Not Necessarily Better for Football Helmet Design
  November 04, 2011
• Stomach Bug Easily Passed Among Pro Sports Teams: Report
  October 31, 2011
• Science Probes How Probiotic Yogurts Affect Your Gut
  October 26, 2011
• Nutrition, Hydration Tips Can Give Marathon Runners a Leg Up
  October 22, 2011
• To the Brain, Seeing a Caress Is as Good as Getting One
  October 21, 2011
• Hockey Fistfights Rarely Cause Injuries, Study Claims
  October 21, 2011
• Ginger Supplements Might Ease Inflammation Linked to Colon Cancer
  October 11, 2011
• Even Football Players Say It's OK to Cry, Sometimes
  October 08, 2011
• Health Tip: Getting a Sports Physical
  October 04, 2011
• Saw Palmetto Doesn't Help Enlarged Prostate: Study
  September 27, 2011
• Movement Disorders on YouTube Not What They Seem, Experts Warn
  September 21, 2011
• Health Tip: Protect Against Sports Injuries
  September 12, 2011
• College Football Players Get Bigger, Stronger With Age
  September 09, 2011
• Billie Jean King Says Exercise Your Best Shot Against Arthritis
  August 31, 2011
• Many Health-Care Workers Have Turned to Alternative Medicine
  August 26, 2011
• Sprained Ankles Straining ER Resources, Study Finds
  August 17, 2011
• U.S. Women Using Dangerous Weight-Loss Pill 2 Years After Recall
  August 16, 2011
• Heat Safety Precautions May Save Student Athletes
  August 13, 2011
• Kids Can Safely Play Sports in Hot Weather: Experts
  August 08, 2011
• Colon Cleansing Has No Health Benefit, May Harm: Report
  August 01, 2011
• Pro Golfers Reveal 'Biomechanical Differences' in Swing
  July 31, 2011
• Concussion Project Finds Disease in Two Autopsied Brains
  July 29, 2011
• Antibiotics Beat Cranberries at Fighting Urinary Tract Infections in Study
  July 25, 2011
• Summer Heat Holds Potential Danger for Young Athletes
  July 23, 2011
• Common Swimming Injuries Often Avoidable
  July 23, 2011
• Extreme Heat Calls for Smarter Workouts
  July 22, 2011
• High-Tech Football Helmets Gauge Force of Collision
  July 20, 2011
• Does Meditation Boost Brain Health?
  July 19, 2011
• Ex-NFL Players May Face Higher Brain Damage Risk, Study Says
  July 18, 2011
• Health Tip: The Benefits of Meditation
  July 08, 2011
• Behavioral Techniques a Better Value for Chronic Migraine Than Meds: Study
  July 08, 2011
• Study Questions Chiropractic's Impact on Back Pain
  July 07, 2011
• Teen Athletes Should Get Concussion Test Score Before Play
  July 07, 2011
• Men Seem More Likely Than Women to Develop Hole in Knee Cartilage
  July 07, 2011
• Massage Beats Meds for Lower Back Pain, Study Says
  July 05, 2011
• Athletes May Benefit From Shorter, Less Intense Warm-Ups
  June 24, 2011
• Hypnosis Plus Local Anesthesia Might Work Well for Some Surgeries
  June 14, 2011
• Hey, Batter: Your Sleep Habit May Affect Your Swing
  June 13, 2011
• Validity of Baseline Concussion Tests Questioned
  June 12, 2011
• Used Football Faceshields May Break on Impact
  June 03, 2011
• Meditation May Help Women Cope With Hot Flashes
  June 03, 2011
• Concussions Tied to Verbal Memory Loss in Young Athletes
  June 03, 2011
• Experts Recommend Cardiac Screening for College Athletes
  June 01, 2011
• Tie Between 'Biomarkers,' Disease Often Overstated, Scientists Say
  May 31, 2011
• Beware of 'Second-Impact Syndrome' After Concussions
  May 22, 2011
• Keeping Cool in the Heat
  May 21, 2011
• Tai Chi Prevents Falls, Boosts Mental Health in Seniors: Study
  May 17, 2011
• Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation Won't Cause Chest Injuries, Study Contends
  May 13, 2011
• Doctors Prescribing Meditation, Yoga More Often
  May 12, 2011
• Some College Athletes More Prone to GI Disorders
  May 09, 2011
• Mindful Meditation Might Ease Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  May 09, 2011
• Study Questions Giving Babies Botanical Supplements, Teas
  May 02, 2011
• Kids Specializing in One Sport More Likely to Get Hurt: Study
  May 02, 2011
• Acupuncture May Help Ease Hot Flashes Tied to Prostate Cancer Treatment
  April 25, 2011
• Meditation May Help Brain Block Out Distractions
  April 25, 2011
• Scientists Discover How Peppermint Soothes Gastric Pain
  April 22, 2011
• Health Tip: Yoga Can Help Your Health
  April 21, 2011
• Behavioral Therapy May Reduce Tourette Tics, Symptoms
  April 21, 2011
• Too Many Parents Think Injuries Are 'Part of the Game'
  April 19, 2011
• Depression Common After Brain Injury
  April 19, 2011
• Sudden Cardiac Death More Common in Young Athletes Than Thought
  April 05, 2011
• Yoga May Also Calm a Dangerous Irregular Heartbeat
  April 04, 2011
• Sports Gear Should Also Protect Eyes, Experts Say
  April 01, 2011
• Tips for Keeping Young Athletes Safe
  April 01, 2011
• No Good Evidence That Folk Remedies Ease Colic
  March 28, 2011
• Laughter, Music May Lower Blood Pressure, Study Says
  March 25, 2011
• Combating Myths About Seasonal Allergies
  March 13, 2011
• Diabetics Do Better With Empathetic Doctors
  March 11, 2011
• Acupuncture May Take Edge Off Menopause Symptoms
  March 08, 2011
• Risk of Drug-Resistant Staph Infection in Gym Low: Study
  March 04, 2011