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December Calcium Supplement Recalled: Possibly Contaminated with Antibiotic Effects of soy and fish oil on mortality Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) extract in prostate cancer Osteopathic treatment of fibromyalgia St. John's wort in depression: a new meta-analysis Vitamin E/Antioxidants and Parkinson's disease risk Alexander Technique and Parkinson's Disease "Cost-effectiveness" Estimates Result in Flawed Decision-Making in Listing Drugs for Reimbursement Folic acid for the prevention of neural tube defects Tai chi may improve muscle strength in older individuals PC-SPES: Off the market due to prescription drug adulterants Variations in content of the feverfew constituent parthenolide: the challenge of standardization Elements in Environmental and Occupational Medicine Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) for cancer: evidence remains indeterminate Spiritual healing for chronic pain: effectiveness and the ideal research approach remain unclear Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) for alcoholic cirrhosis Parkinson's Disease Patients may Benefit from Trager Therapy Well-Being may be Influenced by Music Therapy Cytochrome P450 phenotypic ratios for predicting herb-drug interactions in humans Cardiovascular events associated with ephedra (Ma huang) use St. John's wort during breastfeeding: safety has not been proven Flaxseed for cholesterol reduction: evidence remains indeterminate Yoga for moderate-to-severe asthma as an adjunct treatment: promising preliminary evidence Tai chi for postural stability and reduced risk of falls in older patients FDA Warning: Chinese Diet Pills Contain Fenfluramine Recall of 7 Herbal Products in US and Abroad Estrogenic effects of black cohosh: evidence remains unclear Barley may lower cholesterol, but has unclear effects on cardiovascular disease Ginkgo for memory enhancement in healthy individuals: controversial new evidence Qi Gong for addiction and other conditions: evidence is still preliminary Topical tea tree oil for athlete's foot: Unclear efficacy and risk of dermatitis Chelation for ischemic heart disease: possibly ineffective, potentially harmful Urotherapy Recommendations for Bedwetting Recall: Nature's Way Nettle Product Contaminated with Lead Pharmaceutical quality of herbs and supplements: variability of constituents and adulterants Niacin for diabetic dyslipidemia New study: nurse practitioner knowledge of complementary and alternative medicine New study: vitamin C and vitamin E from foods may lower Alzheimer's disease risk Nature's Way nettle supplement recalled due to lead contamination Kava--The Unfolding Story: Report on a Work-in-Progress The Effect of (-)-Hydroxycitrate on Energy Intake and Satiety in Overweight Humans Recall: Dalyvite Liquid Multivitamin Canada Warns Against Use of Bejai Bowyantan in Infants Safety of 5-HTP: ongoing concerns and unclear evidence Huanglian (Coptis chenesis): a possible new anti-cancer therapy Eucalyptus oil or eucalyptol in expectorant-decongestants: unclear evidence of efficacy Echinacea for upper respiratory tract infection treatment: preliminary trials support efficacy Soy isoflavones and ipriflavone: phytoestrogens with possible benefits for multiple indications Antioxidants, Vitamin E, Heart Disease, Statins and Niacin: Unresolved Questions Recall Update: Portagen Iron Fortified Nutrition Powder Update on Recall of Certain Ultra Slim-Fast with Soy Protein Drinks Eyebright for conjunctivitis: a traditional use with limited safety or efficacy data Echinacea allergy: recent reports of anaphylaxis with both oral and parenteral administration Cranberry for treatment of chronic urinary tract infection: no reliable evidence of efficacy Calendula for Wound Healing: A Traditional Use Without Extensive Scientific Evidence Burdock for diabetes: equivocal evidence from preliminary studies Fenugreek seeds for type 2 diabetes: evidence remains inconclusive Green tea polyphenols, caffeine, and Parkinson's disease Amino Acid Therapy may Improve Kinetic Function Managing Healthcare Costs Within an Integrated Framework Recall: Multivitamin Lacks Child-Proof Packaging New survey reports physicians want education about complementary and alternative medicine Breast enhancement products: unproven efficacy, and multiple safety concerns Cesium Chloride Associated with Cardiac Arrhythmias Alternative Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes Citrus Aurantium as a Thermogenic, Weight-Reduction Replacement for Ephedra: an Overview Recall of Additional Pepsin-Containing Digestive Aids Boswellia: initial evidence of efficacy for asthma as a chronic therapy merits further investigation Black cohosh: initial evidence of efficacy for menopausal symptoms merits further investigation Alfalfa sprout bacterial contamination St. John's wort may reduce the efficacy of oral contraceptive pills FDA issues warning about SPES and PC SPES The use of Maggots in Head and Neck Necrotizing Fasciitis New Study: Postpartum Women May Benefit From Therapeutic Touch Chemistry and Biochemistry of (-)-Hydroxycitric Acid from Garcinia Recall: "Prostatin" Supplement Recall Update for Certain Metabolife Bars Recall of Certain Iron Supplements Liver Toxicity Possibly Linked to Kava St Johns wort increases expression of P-glycoprotein: implications for drug interactions A new published review of "natural" products used for diabetes Influences on consumer adoption of herbal therapies Choline supplementation may preserve cognitive function and memory in status epilepticus Cranial electrostimulation (CES) for vascular dementia or Alzheimer's disease Cysteine supplements may increase risk of cardiovascular disease Chelation therapy: is it efficacious or safe?