Alternative Therapy
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Cannabinoids not proven for treating mental heath
The efficacy of cannabinoids for the treatment of six major mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety, is not yet proven, researchers say today. Read more
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Cannabis products too expensive – NICE
Medicinal cannabis products are being sold at excessive prices outweighing potential benefits for patients, regulators have said. Read more
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Garden plant may contain leukaemia treatment
British researchers have successfully adapted a common herbal treatment to create a potentially powerful new treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, it has been announced. Read more
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Cannabis clinical trial urgent – MPs
The UK needs an "immediate" clinical trial established of the benefits of medicinal cannabis for intractable childhood epilepsy, MPs have said. Read more
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Quarter of meditators have ‘unpleasant experiences’
A psychiatrist has called for more research into meditation after more than a quarter of people who regularly practise have ‘particularly unpleasant’ psychological experiences related to the practice. Read more
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Call for more use of medicinal cannabis
Only a tiny number of children with severe epilepsy have been prescribed medicinal cannabis to help ease their symptoms – and the number could be increased, an outspoken academic says today. Read more
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New guidance on medicinal cannabis
New guidance for doctors will help them distinguish between different kinds of medicinal cannabis and decide which patients will benefit, it has been announced. Read more
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Children’s multivitamins lack recommended vitamin D levels
Most of the multivitamin products aimed at children do not provide the recommended dose of vitamin D, researchers warn today. Read more
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Acupuncture appears to aid menopause
Acupuncture may help women with some menopausal symptoms, Danish researchers say today. Read more
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Teen brains alter after just one cannabis joint
Teenagers who use cannabis even once or twice experience differences in their brains, according to a new report. Read more