Alternative Therapy
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Psychotic cannabis users risk hospital stays
People with psychosis who take cannabis have a 50% increased chance of being hospitalised, researchers warned today. Read more
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Gene shows psychosis risk from cannabis
A gene has been identified that may predict which individuals would be most at risk of developing psychosis if they smoked cannabis. Read more
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Patients reject computerised talking therapy
The use of computers to deliver cognitive behaviour therapy for depression has official backing – but is ineffective, according to the findings of a British research project today. Read more
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‘Alternative’ treatments relieve chronic neck pain
Having acupuncture or using the Alexander Technique offer significant results for people with chronic neck pain, a new study has revealed. Read more
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Debate over chronic fatigue syndrome therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy and a form of exercise therapy have shown good outcomes in a long-term study of chronic fatigue syndrome, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Antioxidants found to increase malignant melanoma development
Antioxidants can double the rate of melanoma metastasis in mice, adding further weight to the belief that the molecules can increase the development of some cancers, according to new findings. Read more
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Plan to make cannabis "safe"
British researchers may have found a way to make cannabis "safe" for medical use, it has been announced. Read more
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Medical cannabis benefits ‘unclear’
Researchers at Bristol University, UK, have carried out an analysis of dozens of trials of the medical benefits of cannabis. Read more
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Breast milk not for adults
A craze for consuming breast milk as a sports supplement is misconceived, an expert warns today. Read more
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Placenta consumption no benefits
Eating the placenta <!- or after-birth -> has become fashionable – but it has no health benefits, researchers claimed yesterday. Read more