Herbal Tonic For Radiotherapy? Gingko Biloba Tree May Protect Cells From Radiation DamageAntioxidant extracts of the leaves of the Gingko biloba tree may protect cells from radiation damage, according to a new study. The discovery may one day be used to help reduce side effects in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.
How To Boost Value Of Alzheimer's-fighting CompoundsThe polyphenols found in red wine are thought to help prevent Alzheimer's disease, and new research has shown that some of those compounds in fact reach the brain.
Pain management failing as fears of prescription drug abuse riseMillions of Americans with significant or chronic pain associated with their medical problems are being under-treated as physicians increasingly fail to provide comprehensive pain treatment -- either due to inadequate training, personal biases or fear of prescription drug abuse.
New 'Biofactories' Produce Rare Healing Substances In Endangered Devil's Claw PlantDeep in Africa's Kalahari Desert lies the "Devil's claw," a plant that may hold the key to effective treatments for arthritis, tendinitis and other illnesses that affect millions each year. Unfortunately, years of drought have pushed the Devil's claw toward extinction, so scientists are scrambling to devise new ways to produce the valuable medicinal chemicals of the Devil's claw and other rare plants.
When East meets West: Why consumers turn to alternative medicineAlternative health remedies are increasingly important in the health care marketplace. A new study explores how consumers choose among the many available remedies.
More effort needed to crack down on 'secret remedies', expert arguesThe medical establishment and politicians must do more to crack down on alternative medicine, argues one leading scientist.
Yoga boosts heart health, new research findsHeart rate variability, a sign of a healthy heart, has been shown to be higher in yoga practitioners than in non-practitioners, according to new research.
Study maps effects of acupuncture on the brainNew research about the effects of acupuncture on the brain may provide an understanding of the complex mechanisms of acupuncture and could lead to a wider acceptability of the treatment.
Ginkgo biloba does not appear to slow rate of cognitive declineOlder adults who used the herbal supplement Ginkgo biloba for several years did not have a slower rate of cognitive decline compared to adults who received placebo, according to a new study.
New Evidence That Green Tea May Help Improve Bone HealthResearchers are reporting new evidence that green tea -- one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide and now available as a dietary supplement -- may help improve bone health. They found that the tea contains a group of chemicals that can stimulate bone formation and help slow its breakdown.
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