News Feature Channel: Complementary Medicine

Our winter of discontent: Get the latest news on the flu in the Influenza channel

News — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:05:57 EST

The latest research and expertise on the flue can be found in the Influenza channel on �鶹��ý.

Study: Non-Drug Treatment May Offer Relief for Migraine Sufferers

New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:05:13 EST

An NIH-funded study suggests osteopathic physicians are uniquely positioned to assist migraine patients.

Don't wait for an emergency to get the latest emergency medicine news

News — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:05:25 EST

Find the latest research and features on emergency medicine in the Emergency Medicine channel on �鶹��ý.

Starting a family with the help of science: The latest research in Fertility

News — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:00:54 EST

Find the latest research and features on fertility in the Fertility �鶹��ý Source on �鶹��ý.

Continuous glucose monitoring

Wiley — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:05:22 EST

Monitoring glucose levels is one of the key elements in health monitoring. A research team has now developed a battery-independent fluorescent nanosensor based on single-wall carbon nanotubes and an inactive form of the enzyme glucose oxidase (GOx).

Yoga nidra might be a path to better sleep and improved memory

PLOS — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:00:00 EST

Two weeks of 20-minute yoga nidra sessions led to a higher percentage of delta-waves in deep sleep and better memory, decision-making, and abstraction.

It's not over until it's over. Keep up with the latest COVID research in the Coronavirus channel.

News — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:45:19 EST

Stay informed! Keep up with the latest research on the COVID-19 virus in the Coronavirus channel on �鶹��ý.

Acupuncture may offer limited relief to patients with chronic hives

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:00:00 EST

A randomized controlled trial that included more than 300 people diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), or hives, found that acupuncture may offer limited relief from the condition, but clinical significance of this finding was unclear. The study is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Traditional Chinese medicine reduces risk after heart attack

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:05:20 EST

A traditional Chinese medicine whose name means "to open the network of the heart" reduced the risk of heart attacks, deaths, and other major cardiovascular complications for at least a year after a first heart attack, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows. The findings, published in JAMA, reveal the promise of this compound, one of the first traditional Chinese medicines tested in a large-scale, Western-style clinical trial.

Virtual cognitively enhanced tai chi program improves cognition and executive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment

American College of Physicians (ACP) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:00:00 EST

A study of more than 300 older adults experiencing mild cognitive impairment or self-reported memory concerns found that cognitively enriched tai ji quan, also known as tai chi, was superior to standard tai ji quan or stretching for improving global cognition and reducing walking interference associated with dual tasking. The authors note that the virtual, home-based exercise program also had high fidelity and adherence, suggesting that it could be a feasible, acceptable exercise-based therapy for older adults concerned about cognitive impairment. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Stay informed on women's health issues in the Women's Health channel

News — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:50:00 EST

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Gene Discovery Nets FAU Researchers U.S. Patent for Molecular Approach to Treat Addiction

Florida Atlantic University — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:30:49 EST

Researchers have received a U.S. patent for a novel method to identify therapeutic agents to treat addiction. The invention, related to the fields of pharmacology, medicine, neurology and psychiatry, targets the protein MBLAC1, which the Blakely lab identified as the mammalian form of a gene the group first identified in worms as a modifier of signaling by the neurotransmitter dopamine.

3D Metallic Rib Implants From Spain Give Teenage Cancer Patient a Second Chance

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:05:58 EST

Her ribs needed to be removed. Her care team searched far and wide and found the best possible treatment.

Tell us how you really feel -- keep up with the latest research in Psychology and Psychiatry

News — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:30:14 EST

The latest research in psychology and psychiatry on �鶹��ý.

First Robotic Liver Transplant in U.S. Performed by Washington University Surgeons

Washington University in St. Louis — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:20:50 EST

A surgical team from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis recently performed the first robotic liver transplant in the U.S. in May at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Keep up with the latest news on skin in the Dermatology channel

News — Tue, 16 May 2023 14:00:56 EST

Skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in the United States, with over 5 million cases diagnosed annually. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that melanoma alone accounts for more than 8,000 deaths each year. Thankfully, skin cancer is highly preventable, making it crucial to prioritize protection. Below are some of the latest headlines in the Dermatology channel.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Get your mental health news here

News — Thu, 11 May 2023 09:00:00 EST

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Get your mental health news here.

TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE Live Event for April 21: Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer's proteins

News — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:10:43 EST

Researcher will discuss the study which involved a sleeping aid known as suvorexant that is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for insomnia, hints at the potential of sleep medications to slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

China reports world's first human death due to bird flu. Get the latest news and expert commentary on bird flu on the Avian Flu channel

News — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:45:17 EST

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From the doctor's office to the operating room: Keep up with the latest in healthcare here

News — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:20:20 EST

From septic shock to sticker shock. Keep up with this ever-growing, changing sector. Below are some of the latest stories on healthcare on �鶹��ý.