Alternative Therapy
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Chinese medicine in UK cancer tests
British doctors are set to conduct trials of a powerful Chinese traditional medicine on cancer patients, it has been announced. Read more
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Acupuncture helps boost mood
Acupuncture can help relieve the misery of people with depression, British researchers say today. Read more
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International homeopathy warning
A top medical ethics expert today condemns a campaign to introduce homeopathy in some of the world’s poorest countries. Read more
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Psychedelia boost for mental health
Psychedelic drugs such as LSD and magic mushrooms do not seem to trigger mental health problems – and may even prevent them, researchers claimed last night. Read more
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Probiotics fail to counter antibiotics – study
Many benefits have been claimed for so-called "probiotic" yoghurts – but a new study says they are not effective at counteracting some of the side-effects of antibiotics. Read more
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Cannabis link to brain chemical loss
Long-term users of cannabis may suffer from low levels of the brain chemical dopamine, researchers have reported. Read more
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Borage oil does not help eczema
Evening primrose oil and borage oil offer little, or no, benefit for people with eczema, according to a report out today. Read more
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Magic mushroom research plea
So-called magic mushrooms might be able to help treat severe depression, a controversial British expert has claimed. Read more
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Alternative issues at heart conference
Calming techniques such as yoga could play a key role in helping patients with irregular heart rhythms, experts say today. Read more
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Cholesterol vitamin problems
The vitamin niacin can cause unpleasant side-effects when taken with cholesterol-lowering statins, researchers warn today. Read more