St. John’s wort has had a mixed success rate in clinical trials, and the latest news does not help the yellow flower.
Continue Reading St. John’s wort did not beat drug in placebo research

The latest news is that our genes our responsible for those trips to the chocolate closet.
Continue Reading Sweet genes explains sugar cravings

Diet and nutrition affect health in ways scientific is only beginning to discover.
Continue Reading Intestinal bacteria may be key to diabetes and other conditions

A BMJ study of pediatrician referral patterns for complementary and alternative therapies suggests a positive attitude toward CAM.
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A review in the Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development has found mixed efficacy for complementary and alternative medicine therapies for back and chronic pain.
Continue Reading Mixed efficacy found for CAM approaches to treating chronic pain

An international research team – including investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the Broad Institute of Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology – has identified several novel genetic variations associated with the risk of Crohn’s disease.
Continue Reading Research team identifies additional genetic risk factors for Crohn’s disease

Tai Chi may help prevent Shingles, according to a study in the April issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society…
Continue Reading Tai Chi may help prevent Shingles

Meditation studies show positive neurochemical brain changes.
Continue Reading Meditation studies show brain changes