BEAUTY AND SKIN January 27, 2016 Chinese man dies after taking traditional herbal supplement A 26-year-old Chinese man died in December after consuming excessive amounts of an herbal supplement meant to cure hair loss.
NUTRITION and FITNESS January 24, 2016 What's 'healthonism'? 3 emerging health trends in 2016 In December, J. Walter Thompson Intelligence published The Future 100, a report on 100 trends to watch in 2016.
Diet Trends January 21, 2016 What to eat (and not eat) in 2016 The year is already more than two weeks old, and we’re still trying to nail down exactly what we meant when we half-heartedly decided that 2016 would be the year we “eat better,” or whatever.
MEDICAL RESEARCH January 20, 2016 Acupuncture needling doesn't ease menopausal hot flashes Reuters Health - Women with menopausal hot flashes who get acupuncture do experience some decrease in symptoms, but so do others who get a placebo version of acupuncture, with no needle insertion, according to a new study.
Men's Health January 15, 2016 Yoga improves balance and mobility for older people Yoga-based exercise programs can improve mobility among people over age 60 and possibly help prevent falls by improving balance, according to a new review of existing research.
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH January 15, 2016 Workouts focused on motor skills may help ease lower back pain Reuters Health - Exercise focused on improving motor skills may work as well for easing lower back pain as other types of physical activity, a recent research review suggests.
Alternative Medicine January 15, 2016 Dietary supplement sellers could face fresh challenges in 2016 GNC Holdings, Vitamin Shoppe and other dietary supplement sellers could take a hit to their financial health in 2016 if safety concerns attract new action from U.S. federal and state officials.
Alternative Medicine January 14, 2016 Herb from plant may aid in cold, flu prevention The Ache: Cold and flu season is here, and with it, a healthy dose of misery.
Back Pain January 12, 2016 How to avoid low back pain: exercise and education Shoe inserts, back-support belts and other gadgets aimed at preventing low back pain may be a waste of money.
Alternative Medicine January 11, 2016 Acupuncture causes bacterial infection in rare case Acupuncture is usually a safe alternative-medicine treatment, but in rare instances, people who receive the needling technique may develop an infection, a new case report suggests.
Alternative Medicine January 7, 2016 New York launches into medical pot, with no buds in sight In a sleek Manhattan storefront with an upscale-doctor's-office ambience, New York's measured foray into medical marijuana begins Thursday with a liquid packaged with a plain white label.