Alternative Therapy
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100 herbs approved
Some 100 herbal medicines have now gained approval from British regulators, it has been announced. Read more
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How acupuncture soothes women
Women suffering from hot flushes may benefit from traditional Chinese acupuncture, medical researchers reported today. Read more
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Midwives may need alternative training
Midwives and obstetricians may need formal training in complementary therapies because they are becoming so popular among pregnant women, researchers have warned. Read more
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Cannabis boosts cancer patient appetite
Cannabis may improve the enjoyment of food for cancer patients, researchers say today. Read more
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Alternatives won’t reveal child allergies – experts
Parents who suspect a child has food allergy should not resort to alternative and high street tests, according to official UK guidance published today. Read more
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Alternatives threaten children
Parents should realise the dangers of treating childhood illnesses with alternative medicines – following a series of deaths, researchers warned today. Read more
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Herb may help common cold – a little
A popular herbal treatment for colds cuts the length of the illness by just half a day, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Herbal wizards get WHO treatment
Global health officials are seeking to get to grips with traditional medicines in a bid to ensure they can be researched properly. Read more
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Acupuncture relieves brain pain
Brain studies have shown how acupuncture can reduce pain in the body, a major conference was told last night. Read more
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Abandon quinine call
After 300 years, quinine could be abandoned as a treatment for malaria, experts have said. Read more