Impact of dietary minerals on PMS
Many dietary supplements are advocated to reduce certain symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). However, only one — calcium — has...
Topical sesame/rose geranium oil treats hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
People with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) have abnormalities in their blood vessels. The most common manifestation is spontaneous and recurrent...
Self-acupuncture among people with beast cancer
Maintenance acupuncture is recommended following successful clinic-based acupuncture. Researchers at the University of Manchester, UK, assessed the effectiveness of self-maintenance...
Acupuncture for people with seasonal allergic rhinitis
Researchers from the US, Germany, and China studied the proposed benefits. The results offer an opportunity to compare acupuncture to...
Using emollients to increase absorption of UV light in psoriasis
Various topical emollients can affect the penetration of ultraviolet (UV) radiation during phototherapy of psoriasis. Researchers at the University of...
Here’s what we know about vitamin C and the common cold
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) for preventing and treating the common cold has been a subject of controversy for 70 years....
More dangers of pot smoking reported
Two more research studies warn against having a cavalier approach to cannabis. First, researchers at University of Sydney, in Australia,...
Clear benefits of a vegetarian diet on the risk of heart disease
Few studies have examined differences in ischemic heart disease risk between vegetarians and nonvegetarians. Now, researchers at the University of...