Alternative Therapy
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Cannabis concerns in adolescence and pregnancy
Cannabis should be avoided during adolescence and early adulthood, as well as by people prone to or with mental health disorders, according to an in-depth evidence review of cannabis and health. Read more
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Chinese medicine may benefit heart failure
Good results have been seen for the traditional Chinese medicine qiliqiangxin after a diagnosis of heart failure, a European heart conference has heard. Read more
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New link for recreational drugs and cardiac risk
Widespread use of recreational drugs may be contributing to serious cardiovascular illnesses, doctors warn today. Read more
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Psychedelic drugs for cancer-related distress?
Psychedelic drugs could be useful to help women manage the distress of living with cancer, experts say today. Read more
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Vitamin D supplements could reduce cardiovascular illness risk
Taking vitamin D supplements over the age of 60 could help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, an Australian clinical trial has suggested today. Read more
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Study backs cannabis pain relief for cancer patients
A study of medicinal cannabis for cancer patients has shown promising results, researchers report today. Read more
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Move opioid patients to alternative therapies – guidance
A drive to reduce opioid prescriptions in primary care is having success as patients move to therapeutic alternatives to drugs, it was announced today. Read more
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New indication for cannabis treatments
The NHS is to support a new use of cannabis-derived medicines, it has been announced. Read more
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Silly walks could help to improve physical health
Walking like Mr Teabag in the infamous Monty Python Ministry of Silly Walks sketch could help adults to achieve their physical activity targets, according to a new study. Read more
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Folk medicine remedy found unreliable
New research has investigated a popular folk medicine remedy for staunching blood, widely used in Switzerland – and found that it does not work. Read more