Alternative Medicine

Here's a Promising Way to Treat Pain in Breast Cancer Treatment

By Amanda MacMillan

Yoga Improves Sleep in People Being Treated For Cancer

By Amanda MacMillan

Yoga Works as Well as Physical Therapy for Back Pain

By Amanda MacMillan

Should You Give Your Baby Acupuncture?

By Amanda MacMillan
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The Soothing Benefit of Acupuncture for Babies

Needles may help infants who cry too much

By Amanda MacMillan

Traditional Chinese Medicine Unable to Stop Rare Animal Trade

Although reputable practitioners of TCM have long shunned the use of rhino and tiger parts, the message is not getting through to ordinary Chinese

By Charlie Campbell / Beijing and Mong La, Burma

You Asked: Does Acupuncture Work?

For certain conditions—particularly pain—there’s evidence it works. Exactly how it works is an open question.

By Markham Heid

Americans Spend $30 Billion a Year on Complementary Medicine

People in the U.S. spend a substantial amount on complementary care

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Bernie Sanders' Long History With Alternative Medicine

From his college readings to legislation in Congress, the Vermont Senator has had unusual views on health

By Sam Frizell

Acupuncture Actually Works for Neck Pain, Study Says

People who practiced acupuncture or the Alexander Technique had greater pain reductions than those who got standard treatment

By Mandy Oaklander

This May Be How Acupuncture Tamps Down Stress

Rats who got acupuncture showed fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression than stressed-out rats who didn't get treatment

By Mandy Oaklander

Homeopathy Is Not an Effective Treatment, Experts Say

Medical experts in Australia say there's not enough evidence to support the practice

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Why Doctors Should Start Prescribing Downward Dog

Complementary medicine is gaining traction with adults and kids alike

By Alexandra Sifferlin

7 DIY Health Cures Anyone Can Do

Home remedies for minor maladies

By Health.com

Natural Depression Supplements' Dangerous Drug Interactions

St. John's wort can interact dangerously with many common drugs

By Abby Abrams

Do You Think the CIA Infected African Americans With HIV? You're Not Alone

Half of all Americans believe in that, or one of five other medical conspiracy theories

By Michelle Arrouas

Autism and Alternative Medicine: Getting Real About the Benefits and Risks

With no approved medications to treat autism, more parents are turning to alternative therapies to help their kids.

By Alexandra Sifferlin
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