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December

Blood-Thinning Herbs

Allergies Common in United States Also Found in Middle East

Antioxidants may slow Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Fiber may Not Prevent Colorectal Cancer

Potential Collaboration with European Union

Maitake Supplements May Boost Immune Response

Health Freedom Protection Act May Help Supplement Manufacturers

Tea May Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk

Consumerlab.com Reviews Memory Enhancement Supplements

M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Seeks Postdoctoral Fellow in Integrative Medicine Program

M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Seeks Tenure-Track Clinical Faculty Member in Integrative Medicine Program

Spirulina Study Indicates Positive Effect on Allergic Rhinitis

The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center's Integrative Medicine Program Lecture Series Can Be Teleconferenced to You

FDA Orders Eye Drop Manufacturer to Correct Product Deficiencies

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November

Hong Kong Government Encourages the Use of Chinese Medicine for Bird Flu

Vapor-Eze Waterless Vaporizer and Vapor-Eze Aromatherapy Diffuser Recalled

Exercise can Add Three Years to Life Expectancy

Wine Compound may be Effective for Alzheimer's

GAIT Study Results

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Special Issue on Homeopathy

Star Anise Could be Potent Ingredient in Bird Flu Fight

H.R. 3156 Dietary Supplement Access and Awareness Act

Glyconutrients as Food Supplements

Salus Corporation Shampoo Caps recalled

Bioiberca SupplySide West Interview

Research Assistant/Fellow Needed at Peninsula Medical School

Alternative Medicines to Display Ingredients

Moderate Exercise May Improve Osteoarthritis of the Knee

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October

Vegetables and Phytotherapy

Curcumin May Inhibit Metastasis of Cancer to the Lungs

Vitamin A Reduces Measles Mortality Rate in Children

Double Deers Formula Brand Expellin Extract Recalled

University of Maryland Builds Herbal Research Center

Cabbage May Reduce Lung Cancer Risk

Marijuana-like Drug Spurs Neurogenesis

Dangers of Stomach Surgery on the Obese

Exercise may Help Prevent Osteoporosis

Herbal Alternatives for Menopause Study Findings

The Texas Health Freedom Act to Take Effect in 2007

Magnolia and Phellodendron Extract For Weight Management

Yoga in Healthy Seniors to Improve Cognition and Quality of Life

Zinc Gluconate Nasal Spray in Common Cold Treatment

Consumerlab.com Reviews the Use of Hoodia for Weight Loss

The Gold Coast Cure: The 5-Week Health & Body Makeover

FDA Orders Cherry Products to Drop Medicinal Claims

Ginseng may Prevent Colds

Vitamin D for Cancer

Acupuncture May Treat Chronic Headaches

NCCAM Funds Five New CAM Centers

Reiki Vision Cards

Vitamin E Intake may Prevent Atherosclerosis in Type 2 Diabetics

Fatty Foods may Boost Immunity

Benefits of Consuming Fish on Mental Function

International Health & Medical Media Awards (FREDDIE)

Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Pediatrics

Cranberry and Oregano Kill Seafood Microbe

Pomegranates may Prevent Prostate Cancer

Only one third of Women Take Adequate Folic Acid

Americans Still do not Heed Nutritional Guidelines

Dark Chocolate may Help Diarrhea

FDA Issues Health Alert for Dole Salads

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September

Pro-inflammatory effect of Arum

Analysis of Nitromusks

Nutritional Supplement with Herbal Extract may aid Development in Children

Vitamin D May be Helpful in Gum Disease

Extra Virgin Olive Oil has Anti-inflammatory Properties

Cannabis Could Help Fight Obesity

Clue Bar Marketed to Lower Cholesterol

Diet may Help Fight Prostate Cancer

Exercise Important in Heart Attack Recovery

FDA Announces Nationwide Recall of Medline Brand of Alcohol-Free Mouthwash

Natural Standard Founder to Lecture at Integrative Medicine for Anti-Aging Conference

Cancer Facts and Figures

MSM may Help Arthritis Sufferers

Cinnamon for Diabetes

FDA and Dietary Supplements

Fish Oils Gaining Popularity

Post-Recovery Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa (AN)

HIV Sufferers in Zimbabwe Turning to Herbal Therapies

Natural Product Line Redesigned

New Product to Help with Excess Gas a Side Effect of Gastric Bypass

New York to Establish State's First Eating-Disorder Centers

White Button Mushrooms Abundant in Anti-cancer Antioxidant

Complementary Practices for Migraines

Car Air Fresheners may Cause Accidents

Blood Type Basics

Parasitic Worms may Help Fight Asthma

Martial Arts Common to Help Elderly Maintain Balance and Youth

FDA approves Chromium Picolinate as a Safe Supplement

Pomegranate may Slow Cartilage Deterioration in Osteoarthritis

Pharmacologists Compile List of Safe Herbs for Use During Pregnancy

Catholic Schools in India to Teach Yoga

Monastic Elixir Could be Next Dieting Trend

Shankhapushpi: Indian Brain Tonic

Antler Velvet for Osteoarthritis

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August

Butterbur May Offer Hay Fever Relief

7-Eleven Develops Energy Drinks

Chemical Link between Alcohol and Cancer

California Acupuncture Board Approves New Regulations

Zinc Supplements Reduce Mortality in Third World Children

Antioxidants May Negatively Impact Blood Sugar Levels in HIV Patients

Medicinal Mushrooms may Help Treat Cancer

Vitamin C Encourages Stem Cell to Heart Cell Transformation

US Reverses Decision to Remove Organic Labels from Cosmetics

Proper Diet and Exercise Equals Good Oral Health

Three Hospitals in Malaysia to Offer Complementary Treatments

Homeopathy no Better than Placebo

Basic Exercise may Reduce Chances of Ovarian Cancer

Specific Carotenoids may Cut Arthritis Risk

Electroacupuncture may Help Acid Reflux Sufferers

Steroids and Supplements Build Muscle Mass Often at the Cost of Health

Good Sources of Calcium

Exercises Best Way to Achieve Well-Defined Stomach

Coffee Top Source of Antioxidants in the US

Bloodroot Anti-Cancer Paste Investigated

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Common in Elderly and Vegetarians

High Fat Diet may Lead to Hyperphagia

Active Heart Supplement

A New Vitamin-Rich Beer Reaches the Market

Cranberry not Effective Against Certain Kidney Stones

Palm Oil: A Useful Dietary Supplement

Chelation Therapy Involved in Death of Autistic Boy

R- and S- Forms of Alpha Lipoic Acid

New HemagSim Herbal Weight Loss Supplement

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as Treatment Stroke

Alert on Heavy Metal Content of Ayurvedic Medicines

Folate may Help Reduce Alzheimer's Risk

Acupuncture for High Blood Pressure

National Medical Librarians Month

White Tea Could be Most Potent of Teas

Nutrition and Cancer Chat Hosted by American Society of Clinical Oncology -August 30 2PM EST

Potassium Supplements Tested for Content

ISCMR Newsflash Announces Call for Reviews of Natural Standard Products

Folate Intake Linked to Breast Cancer in Women Who Consume Alcohol

Menopause Supplements not all Exactly as Marked

FDA Tightens Accutane Rules

Italian Legislation on Alternative Medicine Ready for Vote

Walgreens Moves Pseudoephedrine Products into Pharmacy

Exercise in Women Related to Risk of Cardiac Problems and Death

Champi: Indian Head Massage

Metafolin Approved for Inclusion in Foods and Supplements

Snack Defense: New Weight Loss Substance

First USDA-certified Organic Soda Available

Low Fat, Low Sugar, Low Calorie Candy Market Booming

Olive Oil for Colorectal Cancer

Fortified Milk Could be a Good Source of Folate

Atkins Nutritionals Files for Bankruptcy

Herbally Enhanced Coffee to be Sold in Drugstores

Pharmakon Labs Injuction

NCCAM Continuing Education Series

EU Ban Challenged

Hemodynamics of an Ephedra-free Weight Loss Supplement

Alternative Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis

Vitamin K may be Effective for Osteoporosis and Arterial Calcification

Energy Psychology: An Overview

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July

Kava and Valerian No Better than Placebo

Transgenic Alfalfa Produces Isoflavones

DHEA no Aid to Fibromyalgia Sufferers

No Benefit from Vitamin E on Major Cardiovascular Events, Cancer Prevention, or Total Mortality in Women - Although Reduced Cardiovascular Mortality is Seen

Bifidobacteria may Induce Colitis Remission

Selenium Levels may be Linked with Liver Cancer

Whey Proteins may Aid Diabetes Sufferers

No benefits of Echinacea for Prevention/Treatment of the Common Cold (rhinovirus) in a New Well-designed Study

Call for Abstracts: North American Research Conference on Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Acupuncture may Help Treat Male Infertility

Coca-Cola Releases Natural Health Drink: Full Throttle

Cocoa for Diabetes?

Traditional Malaysian Remedy Possible Treatment for Fibroids

American Holistic Medical Association Seeking Speakers for 2006 Conference

Phyto-1 Found to have Anti-Influenza Properties

Uses of DMAE

Natural Standard Review: Apple Cider Vinegar

Chromium may be Linked to Cardiovascular Health

Omega-3 and Omega-6 Supplements may not Contain Expected Amounts

Dark Chocolate's Effects on Insulin and Blood Pressure

Grapefruit may Help Heal Stomach Ulcers

Acupuncture may Calm Overactive Bladder

CAFTA sets restriction on supplements in United States

Cardiovascular Health and Complementary Medicine

Lorenzo's Oil for Adrenoleukodystrophy

Curcumin Possible Help for Skin Cancer

FDA Issues Report On Claims that Green Tea is a Cancer Preventer

Gotu Kola for Alzheimer's Disease

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation as Treatment for Depression

EU Food Supplements Directive

Mistletoe may Reduce Bladder Cancer Reoccurrence

Walking on Cobblestones is Therapeutic

Pomegranate Juice may Have Neuroprotective Properties

Soybean Supplements may Lower Blood Pressure

Acupuncture no Help to Fibromyalgia Patients

Natural Health Care Products Market Booming

Calcium May Help Fight Bone Loss in Women on Contraceptives

Anti-Cancer Properties of Pineapple Crush

Schizandra Berry: Usage of the Adaptogenic Herb

We Can! Program

Women's Health Study: Findings on Vitamin E & Aspirin

FDA Issues Alert for Liqiang 4

ConsumerLab Reviews Magnesium Products

Milk may Reduce Stroke and Heart Attack Risk

Aggressive Gestational Diabetes Treatment May Improve Health

Irregular Menstruation and Respiratory Problems May be Linked

Hospital Admission Numbers for Strokes Decline

Medicaid Hearing Finds Overspending on Prescription Drugs

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June

Body Awareness Therapy for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain

Exercise may Reverse Negative Effects of Inactivity on Heart Disease and Diabetes

Calcium and Vitamin D for PMS

Cataract Formation may be Affected by Carbohydrate Intake

Chronic Coffee Consumption and Cardiovascular Risk

Acupuncture in the Treatment for Dry Mouth

Dark Chocolate may be Healthy for Cardiovascular System

Agriculture Department Sets Stricter Standards for Organic Foods

Fish Oil in Arrhythmia Patients

Speech Therapy Aids Stroke Sufferers

Protandim: New Antioxidant Therapy

Herbs in Pregnancy

New Law may Prohibit Scientists from Reviewing Drugs

NIH Funds Botanical Research Centers

Exercise may Aid Breast Cancer Patients Healing

Sexual Assault Examiner Training Program

Milk not an Obesity Fighter in Children

Vitamin E not Beneficial for Mild Cognitive Impairment

Mexican Counterfeit Drugs

WELL Diet may be Better for Hypertension than a Low Fat Diet

Ginseng may Slow Brain Degeneration

Zinc Levels may affect Cardiovascular Fitness

New Device for Glucose Monitoring on the Way

Alternative Medicine Being Added to Medical School Curricula

Tropicana Dropping Healthy Heart Claims

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May

Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers may Benefit from Vegetarianism and Fish Oil Supplements

How D-Mannose may Treat UTI

Vitamin D Essential to Preventing Fractures

Dairy Consumption may Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Men

Psyllium Fiber may Aid Lowering Cholesterol Levels

Acupuncture for Migraines

Intestinal Imaging now in Pill Form

Technology links Cancer Researchers

Massachusetts Implements Electronic Health Record Program

Botanical Research for Cancer

Pomegranate may Help Fight Against Prostate Cancer

Quarter of China's Supplements Fake

Lachesis Therapy

Jen Fe Patch: New Weight Loss Method

Kudzu: Possible Alcoholism Cure?

Coral Calcium as a Supplement

Pan American Association of Traditional and Alternative Medicine

B Vitamins Tested for Content

New Product Airborne may Act as Cold Symptoms

Low salt diet: risky for heart disease?

Studies Cast Doubt on Calcium and Vitamin D for Osteoporosis

Alizarin: An Introduction

Naprapathy: An Introduction

Light Therapy for Mood Disorders

D-Mannose for UTIs

Variety of Activity Reduces Dementia Risk

Vaccine "Mercury" Not the Same as Mercury in Fish

Qi gong: A new weapon in the cancer fight?

12th Annual Symposium on Complementary Health Care

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Brazilian Oncologists

The Self-Reported Health Condition of Women After Their Participation in a Stress Management Programme: A Pilot Study

Hypnotic Activities of Chamomile and Passiflora Extracts in Sleep-Disturbed Rats

Herb Use in Pregnancy: What Nurses Should Know

Fatty Acids for DCD

Pregnant Smokers who Can't Quit may Benefit from Vitamin C

Program for Integrative Medicine For Anti-Aging to Focus on Clinical Applications

Less Invasive Procedure for Carotid Artery Disease

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April

Vitamin E may Increase Risk of Head and Neck Cancer

Extract from African herb Ibogaine Proposed Treatment for Chemical Dependence

Feverfew May Help Fight Treat Leukemia

Bastyr University President Job Opening

Nutrition Drinks Tested for Content

Substance Abuse: A Growing Problem in American Households

Unnecessary Tests Drive Up Medicare Premiums

Mental Decline in Elderly may be Linked to Folate

Hypnosis May Help Hay-fever

Sleep Time Linked to Diabetes Mellitus and Impaired Glucose Tolerance

Weight Loss Supplement Lacks Studies

History of Energy Drink: Red Bull

Folkloric Precedent for Gerson Therapy

Practitioner Training for Gerson Therapy

Gerson Therapy: Brief Background

New Invention for Medical Testing

Wired.MD Offers Variety of Health Information

Consumer-Focused Healthcare

More Affordable Electronic Medical Record Systems

Advances in Sleep Technology

Nanotechnology in the U.S.

Magnesium Sulfate Recalled

Natural Standard on Live Radio Talk Show

The Atkins Diet

Drugs the Atkins Dieter Should Avoid

Zone Diet: Recommendations for Adults

Zone diet and Saturated Fats

Caloric Intake with Zone Diet

Appetite Changes with Increased Meal Frequency

Zone Diet Lacks Scientific Studies

Happiness may Help Protect Heart

Government Issues New Food Pyramids

Red Wine and Beer Raise Blood Pressure Equally

Ginger may be Safe and Effective Treatment for Morning Sickness

Development of a Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Subcommittee and CAM Guide for Providers.

A Multicenter Study of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Usage Among ED Patients

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Utilisation in NHS and Private Clinic Settings: a United Kingdom Survey of 400 Infertility Patients

Frequency, Predictors, and Expenditures for Pediatric Insurance Claims for Complementary and Alternative Medical Professionals in Washington State

Nutraceuticals and Cancer Management

Use of Alternative Therapies by Patients Presenting to a Pediatric Emergency Department

Pilates Effects Limited to Abdominal Tone

Heart Disease Patients may Benefit from Stress Management and an Exercise Routine

Chinese Herbs in Pediatrics

Adverse Effects of Chinese Herbs

Ephedra Ban Struck Down in Utah

Theory Behind Chinese Herbs

Historical Background of Chinese Medicine

FDA Warns About NSAIDs

Precautions for Alzheimer's Medication Modified

Importance of Advanced Directives

ConsumerLab.com Reviews B Vitamins

Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Using Homeopathic Preparation of Common Allergens in the Southwest Region of the US: A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial

TOPRA Offers 27th Introductory Course

Vitamin D for Kidney Failure

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March

Polarity Therapy for Fatigue in Radiation Therapy Patients

Pomegranate Juice may Fight Heart Disease

Dietary Supplement may Treat Canavan Disease

Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Kidney Patients

South Beach Diet in Schools

Public Access to NIH Studies

Public Library of Science Offers New Journals

CAM Journal Encourages Reader Feedback

MA Hospitals Lack Electronic Systems

New Technology for Surgeons

Comparing Medical Costs Online

Electronic Systems Fails at Cedars-Sinai Hospital

Blogger Breaches Patients' Privacy

Low Bone Mass in Subjects on a Long-Term Raw Vegetarian Diet

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005

Robots Lend a Hand at Medical Center

IOM Supplement Report

WHO Guidelines for Medicinal Plants

Natural Standard Interviewed on JavaFit

New Regulations for Australian Medicine

Kava Ban may be Lifted

New Book on Uninsured Americans

TOPRA Offers 27th Introductory Course

Pregnant Women may Benefit from Acupuncture and Exercise

Effects of Long-term Vitamin E Supplementation on Cardiovascular Events and Cancer

Robot Babysitter of the Future

Hologram Technology

Computer Caused Medical Errors

Oily Fish Reduces Inflammation

Prostate Cancer Vaccine Promising

Brain Activity Study Needs Participants

Effect of Folate and Mecobalamin on Hip Fractures in Patients With Stroke

Back Pain Study Needs Volunteer Subjects

Healthy Women Needed for Weight Study

Burning Mouth Syndrome Study Needs Particpants

Massage Researchers Seek Volunteer Participants

Weight-Loss Study Needs Participants

Hospital Seeks Volunteers for Menopause Study

Volunteers Needed for Acupuncture Study

Hospital Seeks Participants for Cancer Study

Volunteers Needed for Diabetes Study

New Chinese Herbal Softgel Products

PC-HOPE May Give Cancer Patients Hope

No Proof that Limbrel Effectively Treats Osteoarthritis

Acetyl-L-Carnitine Used for Diabetic Neuropathy

Weight-Loss System Marketer Settles Charges of Deceptive Advertising

Overweight Exceeds Underweight Among Women in Most Developing Countries

Long Term Vitamin E Effects

Short-Term Administration of Dark Chocolate is Followed by a Significant Increase in Insulin Sensitivity and a Decrease in Blood Pressure in Healthy Persons

Status of Plasma Folate After Folic Acid Fortification of the Food Supply in Pregnant African American Women and the Influences of Diet, Smoking, and Alcohol Consumption

Effect of Dietary Fiber Intake on Blood Pressure: a Meta-Analysis of Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trials

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February

Despite Warnings, Red Bull Mixed with Alcohol

Systematic Review of Chitosan for Weight Loss

CAM Treatments Popular Among Cancer Patients

Physical Activity and the Risk of Parkinson's disease

ISCMR Survey

Alternative Medicine Popular Among Cancer Patients

Carnitine May Help Sperm Swim

Diagnosis Easy with Digital Technology

Video Game Trains Surgeons

Public Divided on EMRs

Doctors Make it Easier to Find Health Information Online

Race-Ethnicity-Specific Waist Circumference Cutoffs for Identifying Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

Nationwide Survey on Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Cancer Patients in Japan

Phobic Anxiety Increases Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death in Women

Delphi Process for Developing a Common Epidemiological Core for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Questionnaires: International Society of Complementary Medicine Research (ISCMR)

ECRI Obesity Conference Available on CD

Natural Standard Comments on Javafit Coffee

Marijuana for Alzheimer's

Natural Standard Awarded

New Publication: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine

Hypericum, Effective in Moderate-Severe Depression

Thyroid Disorder Raises Hope for Breast Cancer Victims

Privacy Concerns for National Health Information Network

Healthcare Congress Debates IT

Natural Standard Interview on Shark Cartilage

Canadian Trial of Soy, Selenium, and Vitamin E for Prostate Cancer Prevention

Coffee, Tea, and Caffeine Consumption and Incidence of Colon and Rectal Cancer

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Cancer Patients: A European Survey

Microsoft and Pfizer Join Forces

Direct Comparison of a Dietary Portfolio of Cholesterol-Lowering Foods with a Statin in Hypercholesterolemic Participants

Listening to Music Before Bed May Help Sleep

New Study on Acupuncture and Pregnant Women

Dehydroepiandrosterone May Help Treat Some Depression

Moderate Drinking May Keep Older Women Sharp

Drug Therapy for Dementia Patients Not Promising

Cancer Victims May Benefit from Sunlight Exposure

The International Complementary and Alternative Healthcare Conference and Expo-Grand Hyatt, New York, NY: 2/12-13

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January

Fish Oil Supplements may be Safer than Fish

Alternative Treatment for UTI

Phytotoxins from the leaves of Ruta Graveolens

Effect of Ruta Graveolens L. on Pregnant Mice

Improving Well-Being with Therapeutic Touch

Panel Calls for Stricter Regulations on CAM Treatments

Sweet Annie and Antimalarial Drugs

Meta-Analysis: High-Dosage Vitamin E Supplementation May Increase All-Cause Mortality

Two Tropical Drinks may Help Control Blood Pressure

Weight Loss Plans Fall Short of Expectations

Folate Intake and the Risk of Incident Hypertension Among US Women

FTC Urged to Investigate ConsumerLab.com

Vitamin E May Lower Risk of Age-Related Cataracts

Vitamin E Plays an Important Role in Ultra-Marathoners' Cell Recovery

Folic Acid Study Results Inconclusive

Advertising Prohibited for Weight-Loss Products, "Fat Trapper Plus" and "Exercise in a Bottle"

Healthcare Advances with Technology

Vitamin C for Asthma or Allergies: Evidence Remains Inconclusive

Vitamin C Appears Ineffective for Common Cold Prevention or Treatment (Except During Chronic Extreme Environmental Exposure)

AHPA Comments on FDA's Draft Guidance on Claim Substantiation: Focus on Relevance of Traditional Use Evidence

Fish oil (omega-3 fatty acids) and C-reactive protein

Joint FAO/WHO Nutrient Risk Assessment Workshop: Call for Experts

Systematic review: An evaluation of major commercial weight loss programs in the United States

Use of complementary and alternative medicine among United States adults: The influences of personality, coping strategies and social support

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