Alternative Therapy
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20/03/2018 - Complementary GPs reduce antibiotic use
GPs who have training in complementary therapies enjoy some success in limiting use of antibiotics, according to an analysis published today. More
09/08/2017 - Web aids binge eating disorder care
Internet-based support can effectively help reduce the severity of binge eating disorder, German researchers have reported. More
06/07/2017 - Vitamins D3 and D2 have different nutritional values
The nutritional values of the two types of vitamin D are significantly different, according to British researchers today. More
26/06/2017 - Cannabinoids effective for migraine treatment
Cannabinoids are as effective as other treatments for migraine attacks, an Italian study has revealed. More
21/06/2017 - Plan to boost access to animal therapy
A national protocol is being devised for the use of animal therapy in health care, it has been announced. More
15/05/2017 - 'Little clinical benefit' for vitamin D supplements
Vitamin D supplements provide little clinical benefit for older adults, unless they have a significant deficiency, a new report has revealed. More
17/02/2017 - Vitamin that relieves schizophrenia symptoms
High doses of B vitamins can effectively reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia, researchers at Manchester University reported last night. More
16/02/2017 - Study backs vitamin D to prevent infection
Low levels of vitamin D may help explain the spread of colds and flu during the winter, according to a major international research project published today. More
02/12/2016 - Foxglove leaf tea sends woman to A&E
A woman nearly died after mistakenly brewing foxglove leaves in a herbal tea, doctors revealed today. More
28/10/2016 - Pregnant women need tailored vitamin D supplements
Vitamin D supplements are not always effective for pregnant women, a study that was published last night has shown. More
14/10/2016 - New backing for e-cigarettes
Experts have repeated their backing for e-cigarettes being used as an aid for giving up smoking. More
13/10/2016 - Cannabis may thin bones
People who are heavy users of cannabis face loss of bone density and potential risk of osteoporosis, according to a new study. More
07/10/2016 - Dangers of natural remedy for child disability
An infant with autism developed hypercalcaemia after being fed "holistic supplements" prescribed by a naturopath, a doctor reports today. More
03/08/2016 - Pre-Olympics sport supplement crack-down
Dozens of sports supplements sold in the UK contain unauthorised medicines - although the numbers may be reducing, regulators announced today. More
06/06/2016 - Iron to be tested for heart failure
A major clinical trial will test if injections of iron supplements could ease the symptoms of heart failure, it was announced today. More
04/03/2016 - Psychotic cannabis users risk hospital stays
People with psychosis who take cannabis have a 50% increased chance of being hospitalised, researchers warned today. More
17/02/2016 - Gene shows psychosis risk from cannabis
A gene has been identified that may predict which individuals would be most at risk of developing psychosis if they smoked cannabis. More
12/11/2015 - Patients reject computerised talking therapy
The use of computers to deliver cognitive behaviour therapy for depression has official backing - but is ineffective, according to the findings of a British research project today. More
03/11/2015 - ‘Alternative’ treatments relieve chronic neck pain
Having acupuncture or using the Alexander Technique offer significant results for people with chronic neck pain, a new study has revealed. More
29/10/2015 - Debate over chronic fatigue syndrome therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy and a form of exercise therapy have shown good outcomes in a long-term study of chronic fatigue syndrome, researchers reported yesterday. More
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