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Testing The Fairness Of My Rejection Of HomeopathyI am particularly interested in evolutionary science and cosmology, with an view to seeing the best... Full Bio Ben Morrish To test whether my belief that homeopathy is not an evidence-based rational system of medicine is reasonable or just prejudice on my part, I did a quick experiment using Google Scholar.
topix.net Tuesday, October 06, 2009Grapeseed Extract for Alzheimer's PreventionRegular intake of grapeseed extract may help shield your brain from Alzheimer's
disease, a new study finds. In tests on rats, researchers discovered that the amount of grapeseed extract that...
About Tuesday, October 06, 2009Capsaicin Could Help Save HeartsWhen rubbed onto the skin during treatment for a heart attack, capsaicin cream could help prevent or reduce heart damage, suggests a new animal-based study. Capsaicin is the chemical that...
about.com Tuesday, October 06, 2009Vitamin C May Boost Absorption of Green Tea's AntioxidantsAdding vitamin C to your green tea could help your body absorb the brew's beneficial compounds, according to a new study. In tests on human intestinal cells, scientists discovered that adding...
about.com Tuesday, October 06, 2009Senate Hearing On Steroids And Sports Supplements: Increased Enforcement, Resources Key, Says NPADaniel Fabricant, Ph.D., interim executive director and CEO of the Natural Products Association (NPA), in a Senate hearing in September before the Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, called for greater enforcement of the law in keeping illegal steroids marketed as dietary supplements off the market.
medicalnewstoday.com Tuesday, October 06, 2009Alternative Medicine Use Increasing For Patients Suffering With Chronic RhinosinusitisA new study suggests that a growing segment of
patients are turning to complementary and alternative
medical therapies to help treat the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS).
medicalnewstoday.com Tuesday, October 06, 2009Tai Chi May Be An Effective Treatment For Dizziness, Balance IssuesTai Chi, a form of Chinese martial arts often practiced for its health benefits, may be an effective treatment option for
patients who suffer from dizziness and balance disorders (also known as vestibular disorders).
medicalnewstoday.com Tuesday, October 06, 2009Chinese Herbal Medicines For Preventing Diabetes In High Risk People: Still Not Enough Hard Scientific EvidenceMore research is required to establish whether Chinese herbal medicines can reduce the likelihood of developing
diabetes, according to researchers. Although herbal medicines are widely used in Asian countries to treat pre-
diabetes (impaired glucose tolerance or IGT), the precursor of the
disease, researchers say there is still not enough hard scientific evidence to confidently recommend their use.
Science Daily Tuesday, October 06, 2009Melon Extract May Lessen StressNew research suggests that an enzyme extracted from melons may help ease stress and fight fatigue For the study, researchers focused on 70 healthy adults (ages 30 to 55), all...
about.com Tuesday, October 06, 2009Green Tea May Boost Bone HealthSipping green tea may help you build strong bones, a new study suggests. For the study, scientists treated a group of bone-forming cells (known as "osteoblasts") with three types of green...
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