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2008
- St. John's Wort Shows No Impact on the Symptoms of ADHD
Researchers at Bastyr University conducted a trial of St. John's wort among a volunteer sample of children with ADHD.
June 2008 - Study Points to Cost-Effectiveness of Naturopathic Care for Low-Back Pain
Researchers who studied treatment alternatives for low-back pain in a group of 70 warehouse workers found that a naturopathic approach incorporating a range of treatment options was more cost-effective than the employer’s usual patient education program.
May 2008 - Study Sheds Light on the Placebo Effect of Medical Encounters
Researchers have found that a medical encounter may produce its own placebo effects that can bring about significant symptom improvement.
April 2008 - Meditation May Increase Empathy
Research at the University of Wisconsin has used advanced brain images to show that compassion meditation may increase the human capacity for empathy.
March 2008 - Flaxseed Reduces Some Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease
A clinical trial by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Health System explored the effects of flaxseed on various cardiovascular risk factors in adults.
February 2008 - Botanical Research Centers Featured in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
The articles highlight different areas related to the centers' research into botanical use, safety, and efficacy.
February 2008 - Drinking Black Tea Shows No Impact on Cardiovascular Risk Factors
It is commonly believed that polyphenol antioxidants, found in tea, have a variety of health benefits, including cardiovascular benefits. However, randomized trials to date have yielded mixed results on the effects of tea on cardiovascular risk factors.
February 2008 - Pilot Study Provides New Insight on Effect of Ginkgo Extract on Dementia in the Elderly
Overall, in this study in the elderly, researchers did not find a reduction in progression to dementia in those using ginkgo versus those using placebo.
February 2008 - Acupuncture Shows Promise in Improving Rates of Pregnancy Following IVF
A review of seven clinical trials of acupuncture given with embryo transfer in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) suggests that acupuncture may improve rates of pregnancy.
February 2008
2007
- NCCAM Education Grant Program Focus of Academic Medicine Journal Issue
The October 2007 issue of the journal highlights the results of 15 Education Project Grants.
October 2007 - Chinese Herbal Formula May Be Helpful for Peanut Allergies
A study in mice shows that a Chinese herbal formula may help prevent dangerous reactions to peanuts. Peanut allergies affect as many as 6 percent of young children and are a major cause of anaphylaxis.
June 2007 - Acupuncture May Help Symptoms of PTSD
Researchers compared the effects of acupuncture and group therapy on the symptoms of PTSD.
June 2007 - Meditation May Make Information Processing In the Brain More Efficient
Researchers attempted to determine if intensive mental training through meditation could extend the brain's limits on information processing, reducing "attentional-blink."
June 2007 - Shark Cartilage Supplement Does Not Extend the Lives of Lung Cancer Patients
Researchers recently announced the results of a study showing that a shark cartilage supplement did not improve the overall survival of patients with lung cancer. Clinical and Experimental Allergy
June 2007 - Tai Chi May Help Maintain Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women
Tai chi may be a safe alternative to conventional exercise for maintaining bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
May 2007 - Tai Chi Boosts Immunity to Shingles Virus in Older Adults
The study is the first rigorous clinical trial to suggest that a behavioral intervention, alone or together with a vaccine, can help protect older adults from the varicella virus, which causes both chickenpox and shingles. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
April 2007 - Study Compares Year-Long Effectiveness of Four Weight-Loss Plans
The Atkins diet may contribute to greater weight loss than higher carbohydrate plans without negative effects such as increased cholesterol. Journal of the American Medical Association
March 2007 - Garlic Does Not Appear to Lower "Bad" Cholesterol
A study casts doubts on the effectiveness of garlic to lower LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels in adults. Archives of Internal Medicine
February 2007
2006
- Herbal Supplement Fails To Relieve Hot Flashes
Black cohosh, used alone or with other botanicals, did not relieve hot flashes. Annals of Internal Medicine
December 2006 - Omega-3 fatty acids may be helpful in psychiatric care
Omega-3 fatty acids may hold promise for use in psychiatry, particularly for depression and bipolar disorder. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
December 2006 - Self-Hypnosis Beneficial for Women Undergoing Breast Biopsy
Women using self-hypnosis during a type of breast biopsy experienced anxiety relief and reduced pain.
December 2006 - Sleep Disorders and CAM
Over 1.6 million American adults use some form of CAM to treat insomnia or trouble sleeping.
September 2006 - Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Cancer
A review of published literature of cancer-fighting properties of vitamins C and E.
July 2006 - A Mantram Studied in Adults With HIV
Archives of Internal Medicine
July 2006 - Review of CAM for Menopause
Archives of Internal Medicine.
July 2006 - Contents of Black Cohosh Products May Vary
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
May 2006 - CAM Use High Among Adolescents
Almost 80 percent of adolescents have used some form of CAM during their lives.
April 2006 - Turmeric and Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
A study in rats provides early evidence that the herb turmeric could help people with
rheumatoid arthritis.
March 2006