CANCER December 14, 2015 Single dose of magic mushroom ingredient did months of good for cancer patients, study finds People who receive life-threatening cancer diagnoses and find themselves battling depression and anxiety might consider munching on magic mushrooms, and that's not coming from a snake oil salesman.
Alternative Medicine December 14, 2015 Denver marijuana company recalls product, 13th recall in city in 13 weeks A Denver-based marijuana company has recalled 27 cartridges of its THC-infused vape pen oil due to potentially dangerous pesticides.
MEDICAL RESEARCH December 9, 2015 Vermont medical school delves into marijuana science As more states allow for the use of medical marijuana, the University of Vermont is offering a course in the science of the drug— and the professors say they are challenged by a lack of research on what has long been a taboo topic.
Alternative Medicine December 7, 2015 Three types of marijuana to hit Uruguayan pharmacies in 2016 Uruguayans will be able to choose from three varieties of state-sanctioned cannabis when marijuana starts being sold in pharmacies in the small South American country next year, the National Drug Board said Saturday.
Mind and Body December 1, 2015 The power of giving: Finding a longer, happier and healthier life How much truth is really behind the saying, "It’s better to give than to receive?” Dr. Manny sits down with the author of "The Giving Way to Happiness," to discuss the ups and downs of giving and the health benefits that come with it
Alternative Medicine November 30, 2015 In medical marijuana states, 'pot doctors' push boundaries The green-typeface slogan "WE'ED like to be your doctor!" -unmistakably weed-friendly - has attracted hundreds of medical marijuana patients in less than a year to Dr. Bodo Schneider's clinics in southern Illinois and suburban Chicago.
Alternative Medicine November 27, 2015 A Vitamin That Fights Depression Feeling depressed? Neuroscientists have suspected for a long time that people who suffer with major depression might not be able to metabolize the B vitamin folic acid
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH November 20, 2015 Light therapy may ease depression, not just winter blues Light therapy, long used to help improve mood in people who get the blues when days are darker and shorter, can also treat non-seasonal depression, a small Canadian study suggests.
Healthy Mama November 15, 2015 7 ways essential oils can help pregnancy woes Essential oils have been used for thousands of years and as women continue to make informed choices during pregnancy and childbirth, they’re also turning to natural remedies like essential oils to ease common aches and pains, ease anxiety and get more sleep, experts say.
DIABETES November 13, 2015 Older adults with diabetes may get exercise from video games Middle aged and older people with type 2 diabetes may be able to meet activity guidelines by playing games on the Wii Fit Plus system, according to a small Swiss study.