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10/05/2019 - Quarter of meditators have 'unpleasant experiences'
A psychiatrist has called for more research into meditation after more than a quarter of people who regularly practise have ‘particularly unpleasant’ psychological experiences related to the practice. More
02/05/2019 - Call for more use of medicinal cannabis
Only a tiny number of children with severe epilepsy have been prescribed medicinal cannabis to help ease their symptoms – and the number could be increased, an outspoken academic says today. More
08/04/2019 - New guidance on medicinal cannabis
New guidance for doctors will help them distinguish between different kinds of medicinal cannabis and decide which patients will benefit, it has been announced. More
26/02/2019 - Children's multivitamins lack recommended vitamin D levels
Most of the multivitamin products aimed at children do not provide the recommended dose of vitamin D, researchers warn today. More
20/02/2019 - Acupuncture appears to aid menopause
Acupuncture may help women with some menopausal symptoms, Danish researchers say today. More
18/01/2019 - Teen brains alter after just one cannabis joint
Teenagers who use cannabis even once or twice experience differences in their brains, according to a new report. More
20/11/2018 - Common substances may reduce bowel polyp risk
Both aspirin and fish oil can improve the prospects for people at high risk of developing bowel cancer, according to the findings of a major UK study published today. More
02/11/2018 - Provisional guidance restricts medicinal cannabis use
Medicinal cannabis became legal for prescription in the UK yesterday – but clinicians have been given strict provisional guidelines on its use. More
31/07/2018 - Cannabis medicine hope for pancreatic cancer
Researchers have hailed a “remarkable” research finding that could have a significant impact on people being treated for pancreatic cancer. More
20/07/2018 - Diet, but not supplements, prevents cancer - studies
A healthy diet may help prevent cancer – but some supplements and alternative therapies offer no benefits, according to a series of studies reported today. More
02/05/2018 - MDMA may benefit PTSD
The banned drug MDMA could be a useful addition to the treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, researchers say today. More
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
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