ALTERNATIVE:Stress Seems to Play Role in Premenstrual Symptom Severity: Relaxation techniques may help prevent, reduce some of the worst effects, researchers suggest
Sham Acupuncture for Knee Arthritis as Effective as the Real Therapy: Substantial relief found with both sham, traditional Chinese acupuncture, researchers find
Tai Chi May Help Ease Fibromyalgia: Participants reported less pain, a happier mood and overall better quality of life
Positive Brain Changes Seen After Body-Mind Meditation: Improved connections in areas regulating emotions become clear after 11 hours of training, scans show
Can Hands-On Prayer Help Heal?: African study in sight- and hearing-impaired people suggests it might, even if through placebo effect
Meditation Appears to Boost Attention Span: Ability to make fine visual distinctions, sustain focus improved in study participants
Can Self-Hypnosis Help Tourette Patients Control Tics?: Small study finds benefit for young people, but another expert says the research is too preliminary
Coping Therapies Unlikely to Ease Kids' Stem Cell Treatment: Study: Massage, relaxation intervention produced no significant benefits, researchers say
Glucosamine Ineffective for Lower Back Pain Linked to Arthritis: Study finds it's no better than placebo in relieving discomfort or boosting quality of life
Vitamins May Not Curb High Blood Pressure in Pregnant Diabetics: In study, vitamins C, E supplements had little effect on preeclampsia
Brain Scans Show How Meditation Calms Pain: Years of practice help users avoid anticipating discomfort, research shows
Acupuncture May Trigger Natural Painkiller: Needle insertion stimulates production of chemical known to reduce discomfort, scientists say
Shark Cartilage Not Beneficial in Advanced Lung Cancer: Study found no difference in survival when compared to chemoradiotherapy alone
Yoga Eases Sleep Problems Among Cancer Survivors: Study found those who practiced it for four weeks after chemo slept better, used fewer sleep aids
Herbal Supplements, Warfarin Can Be Hazardous Mix: Garlic, ginkgo, St John's Wort could all upset bleeding/clotting balance, study found
Acupuncture Delivers Some Pain Relief: Modest benefits seen in healthy volunteers, researchers say
Parents of Autistic Children Turning to Alternative Treatments: Little research supports most options, but families driven by need to help, experts say
Probiotics Beneficial for Tiniest Preemies: Supplements help underweight babies gain pounds, researchers find
Drinking Green Tea May Protect Eyes: Researchers confirm that beneficial ingredients penetrate eye tissue
Insight on Herbals Eludes Doctors, Patients Alike: Survey finds knowledge far less than for prescription drugs
Acupuncture May Help Restore Lost Sense of Smell: Traditional Chinese therapy beat vitamin B for those with scent-robbing viral infection, study found
Acupuncture May Ease Anxiety Over Dental Work: For fearful patients, ancient therapy could help, study suggests
Massage Fosters Healing in Bereaved Relatives: Release of relaxation hormones has positive effects, researchers say
Omega-3 May Reduce Endometriosis Risk: But trans fats could increase it, researchers say
Tequila Plant May Help Fight Bone Loss: Artichokes, garlic and onions also contain beneficial fructans, researchers say