News and Highlights
- NCCAM Celebrates 10 Years
- Advisory Council Meeting
- FDA Warns About Tainted Weight Loss Pills (12/12/2008)
- FY 2008 Research Awards
- New Statistics on CAM Use
- Message from the Director: Public Mission
- Highlights Archive
Research Results
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Brain-Imaging Study Explores Analgesic Effect of Acupuncture
Researchers used fMRI to examine the brain's pain responses to acupuncture. (Nov 2008) More
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Green Tea May Help Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
Investigators examined the effects of green tea polyphenols on RA. (Nov 2008) More
Take Charge of Your Health
Research-based information on treatments and conditions.
A–Z Index of Health Topics
Be an Informed Consumer
What you should know before using CAM.
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What does NCCAM do?
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine conducts and supports research, trains CAM researchers, and provides information about CAM. More
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What is CAM?
Complementary and alternative medicine is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine. More