Alternative Therapy
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Chinese herbal booster for side-effects
An ancient Chinese medicine could be used to boost cancer treatment and reduce unpleasant digestive side effects, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Health shop supplements rapped
Health food shop supplements to cut weight loss have no benefits, a major international conference was told yesterday. Read more
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Music therapy may aid stroke patients
Music therapy may help patients recover their movements after a stroke, researchers said today. Read more
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Science probe reveals acupuncture secrets
A leukaemia drug may be able to give a dramatic boost to the effects of acupuncture, researchers revealed last night. Read more
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Acupuncture combats anaesthetic drug shortage
Doctors in war-torn Iraq have successfully used acupuncture for caesarean section deliveries to counter shortages of anaesthetic drugs, it has been revealed. Read more
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No benefit from acupuncture during labour
Acupuncture may not be a good way to manage pain during labour, researchers report today. Read more
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Doctors challenged on herbal knowledge
Doctors are sceptical about public enthusiasm for herbal medicines – but in fact know little about the subject, experts reported today. Read more
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NHS to trial back-ache alternatives
The NHS is to try out alternative treatments for back-ache – as well as cracking down on unregistered practitioners, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Court victory for science writer
Science writer Simon Singh was celebrating today after winning the latest round of his legal battle over his right to criticise complementary medicine practitioners. Read more
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Acupuncture infection warning
Infections transmitted by acupuncture are a growing health problem worldwide, experts warn today. Read more