Alternative Therapy
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Cannabidiol oil link to lung cancer regression
Cannabidiol oil could have potential as a lung cancer treatment, after doctors discovered a patient’s tumour shrank after she self-medicated with it for months. Read more
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Weak recommendation’ for medical cannabis for chronic pain
Trials of cannabis products should only be set up for people living with chronic pain, experts say today. Read more
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Supplements which may lower COVID-19 risk
Women may gain protection against COVID-19 from taking some common vitamin and dietary supplements, according to a new study. Read more
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Magic mushroom compound as promising as antidepressant
An active compound in ‘magic’ mushrooms is as effective as leading antidepressant medications, a small study has found. Read more
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Phytic acid hope for paediatric brain tumour
A widely available natural chemical could have the ability to treat some patients with medulloblastoma by starving tumours of energy, British researchers have found. Read more
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Sun but not vitamin D may reduce COVID risk
Exposure to sun may have helped reduce mortality from COVID-19 – but vitamin D is probably not the explanation, according to a new UK study published today. Read more
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Acupressure backed for severe pregnancy sickness
Women with severe pregnancy sickness can be offered acupressure and antiemetics, according to new official guidance. Read more
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Some over 70s benefit from Vitamin D and Omega-3
Taking vitamin D and omega-3 yields health benefits for some older people, according to a study published yesterday (11 November 2020). Read more
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Users ‘overstate’ benefits of health supplements
People who take multivitamin and mineral supplements overstate the benefits, based on their positive expectations of effectiveness, researchers say today. Read more
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Embrace medicinal cannabis, say experts
Attitudes towards medicinal cannabis use must change among the medical and pharmaceutical sector in the UK, according to an analysis published today. Read more