U.S. health authorities warned consumers recently about the dangers of so-called herbal Viagra – non-prescription products sold to enhance sexual…
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Despite fall in hunger, obesity and diabetes worsen around the globe, report finds
TORONTO – Despite a drop in the number of people facing starvation, nearly one in three of the world’s population…
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Study: Acupuncture may help some people with COPD
Three months of acupuncture improved breathing problems in people with chronic lung disease, in a new study from Japan. According…
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The Truth About Herbal Supplements for Stress
Many herbs and natural substances are marketed as remedies for stress, but such products are unlikely to be the answer…
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NJ medical marijuana bill: What does science say?
Today, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie made a decision to sign a bill that will make medical marijuana easily accessible…
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Plant-based compound may protect against weight gain
A compound found in plants and some Chinese herbal medicines may trigger the body to burn calories by stimulating the…
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Doctors express concern over marijuana strain used to treat kids with seizures
The doctors were out of ideas to help 5-year-old Charlotte Figi. Suffering from a rare genetic disorder, she had as…
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