Researchers from the Central University Hospital, in Oviedo, Spain report reduced insulin resistance in certain postmenopausal women.

It’s important because resistance to the effects of insulin is believed to be the origin of the metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes, as well as its complications. (more…)

Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark, in Odense investigated how these chiropractic patients were scheduled for treatment, with special emphasis on maintenance care. (more…)

Massage is one of the most popular CAM treatments for anxiety.

Researchers from the University of Washington, in Seattle put it to the test. (more…)

Researchers at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, in Chicago evaluated the effectiveness of an inpatient integrative medicine consult service for pain management. (more…)

 Does a graded exercise program of lumbar stabilizing exercises reduce pain and disability, compared to a walking program, for patients with recurrent low back pain? (more…)

Most of what we know about the use of exercise as a component of osteoarthritis treatment is based on studies of the knee.

Researchers from Boston University in Massachusetts reviewed the evidence of its value in treating osteoarthritis of the hip. (more…)

In this National Cancer Institute sponsored study presented during the 7th annual conference of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society, caregivers achieved some of the same results as professional practitioners. (more…)

Past studies have been criticized because of poor study design, according to Prof. Ernst.

Now, researchers from Bastyr University tighten up the design and report their results. (more…)

 Researchers from Florida State University, in Tallahassee report that chiropractic treatment improved adherence to resistance training.

But did their condition improve? (more…)

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) devices produce electrical currents to stimulate nerves through unbroken skin.

Here’s the Cochrane review. (more…)