February 08, 2012: Fasting Plus Chemo May Help in Cancer Fight: Study
This study was in mice, but researchers are starting to test the strategy in human cancer patients

February 03, 2012: Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer
Study suggests no reduction in tumor risk, but one expert says more research may be needed

January 28, 2012: Winter Doldrums Got You Down? Here's How to Bounce Back
Adding lights, exercise can help people battling seasonal affective disorder, doctor says

January 27, 2012: Acupuncture May Boost Pregnancy Success Rates
Centuries-old therapy can help men and women alike with fertility issues, experts say

January 12, 2012: Herbal Medicines for Arthritis Not Backed by Evidence
Not only are most ineffective, some can interfere with other medications, review found

January 09, 2012: Power of Acupuncture to Ease Migraines Questioned in Study
Precise needle location may be less important than thought, expert says

December 20, 2011: Maggots Quickly Clean Up Wounds, Study Shows
Use of bagged fly larvae can be effective for standard lesions, but only within first week

December 07, 2011: Health Tip: Wind Down With Mind-Body Exercises
And enjoy these potential benefits

December 06, 2011: FDA Targets Homeopathic Weight Loss Products
Agency says there's no proof the remedies work, and associated diet may cause harm

November 21, 2011: Acupuncture Safe for Children, Review Finds
Serious side effects generally related to less well-trained practitioners

October 26, 2011: Science Probes How Probiotic Yogurts Affect Your Gut
'Friendly' microbes might affect metabolism, but whether they're good for you is still unclear, researchers say

October 11, 2011: Ginger Supplements Might Ease Inflammation Linked to Colon Cancer
But study is too small and preliminary to recommend the herb as a cancer-fighter, experts say

September 27, 2011: Saw Palmetto Doesn't Help Enlarged Prostate: Study
For users reporting benefits, it's a classic placebo effect, experts say

September 21, 2011: Movement Disorders on YouTube Not What They Seem, Experts Warn
Group of neurologists says the abnormal movements seem to be triggered by mental illness instead

August 26, 2011: Many Health-Care Workers Have Turned to Alternative Medicine
Their use of everything from herbals to massage exceeds that of the general public, research suggests

August 16, 2011: U.S. Women Using Dangerous Weight-Loss Pill 2 Years After Recall
Pai You Guo supplement contains drugs banned in U.S. for increasing stroke, cancer, heart attack risk

August 01, 2011: Colon Cleansing Has No Health Benefit, May Harm: Report
Review of 20 studies finds the popular procedure can come with serious side effects

July 25, 2011: Antibiotics Beat Cranberries at Fighting Urinary Tract Infections in Study
Protected against recurrence twice as long as cranberry extract pill, researchers say

July 08, 2011: Behavioral Techniques a Better Value for Chronic Migraine Than Meds: Study
Over time, relaxation training, hypnosis, biofeedback more cost-effective than drugs

July 08, 2011: Health Tip: The Benefits of Meditation
'Om' is where the heart is

June 14, 2011: Hypnosis Plus Local Anesthesia Might Work Well for Some Surgeries
Study found it safe as general anesthesia, but experts say more research needed

May 12, 2011: Doctors Prescribing Meditation, Yoga More Often
Study authors say earlier use of such treatments might benefit health-care system

May 02, 2011: Study Questions Giving Babies Botanical Supplements, Teas
Nearly 1 in 10 infants fed these largely unregulated products, researchers say

April 25, 2011: Meditation May Help Brain Block Out Distractions
Study focuses on a brain wave known as an alpha rhythm

April 25, 2011: Acupuncture May Help Ease Hot Flashes Tied to Prostate Cancer Treatment
Study was very small, but some men got quick relief, researchers say

April 22, 2011: Scientists Discover How Peppermint Soothes Gastric Pain
It uses a specific anti-pain channel that helps irritable bowel syndrome patients get relief

April 21, 2011: Health Tip: Yoga Can Help Your Health
Here are some of the benefits

April 04, 2011: Yoga May Also Calm a Dangerous Irregular Heartbeat
Small study found reduction in episodes of atrial fibrillation, which can raise stroke risk

March 28, 2011: No Good Evidence That Folk Remedies Ease Colic
More study needed on home cures such as fennel, herbal tea, sugar water, review finds

March 25, 2011: Laughter, Music May Lower Blood Pressure, Study Says
But experts disagree on whether the findings are meaningful

January 24, 2011: Yoga's Spiritual Balance May Boost Health
Science is starting to reveal proven benefits for a range of maladies

January 19, 2011: Many U.S. Hospices Provide Alternative Therapies: Report
Over 40% offer complementary services, such as massage, to improve end-of-life care, data shows

December 20, 2010: Echinacea No Cure for the Common Cold, Study Finds
Herbal remedy slightly reduced the length of colds, but not by much

December 13, 2010: Many Brain Tumor Patients Turn to Alternative Therapies
With so many trying homeopathy, supplements as last resort, researchers urge doctors to offer guidance

November 30, 2010: Acupuncture Really Does Help Relieve Pain: Study
Researchers say it affects perception and processing of discomfort

October 26, 2010: Ingredients in Red Yeast Rice Supplements Vary Widely: Study
These products claim to lower cholesterol, but levels of active agent run the gamut

October 14, 2010: Meditation Soothes MS Patients
Study finds mindfulness training is helpful in easing depression, anxiety

October 01, 2010: No Blood Pressure Benefit Seen With Pine-Bark Extract
Study patients taking supplement had same results as those given a placebo, new research finds

September 17, 2010: More Evidence That Glucosamine, Chondroitin Won't Help Ailing Joints
Data from 10 studies shows no effect, researchers say, and any benefit noted is likely to be placebo

August 18, 2010: Tai Chi May Help Ease Fibromyalgia
Participants reported less pain, a happier mood and overall better quality of life

August 17, 2010: Positive Brain Changes Seen After Body-Mind Meditation
Improved connections in areas regulating emotions become clear after 11 hours of training, scans show

August 05, 2010: Can Hands-On Prayer Help Heal?
African study in sight- and hearing-impaired people suggests it might, even if through placebo effect

July 26, 2010: Health Tip: Learn to Relax
These techniques may help

July 21, 2010: Meditation Appears to Boost Attention Span
Ability to make fine visual distinctions, sustain focus improved in study participants

July 06, 2010: Glucosamine Ineffective for Lower Back Pain Linked to Arthritis
Study finds it's no better than placebo in relieving discomfort or boosting quality of life

June 27, 2010: Vitamins May Not Curb High Blood Pressure in Pregnant Diabetics
In study, vitamins C, E supplements had little effect on preeclampsia

June 08, 2010: Brain Scans Show How Meditation Calms Pain
Years of practice help users avoid anticipating discomfort, research shows

June 01, 2010: Acupuncture May Trigger Natural Painkiller
Needle insertion stimulates production of chemical known to reduce discomfort, scientists say

May 26, 2010: Shark Cartilage Not Beneficial in Advanced Lung Cancer
Study found no difference in survival when compared to chemoradiotherapy alone

May 21, 2010: Yoga Eases Sleep Problems Among Cancer Survivors
Study found those who practiced it for four weeks after chemo slept better, used fewer sleep aids