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The Comfort of Hospice Massage at Life’s End

Hospice massage was once distrusted, but now helps thousands die comfortably

AUGUST 14, 2018 | By Bill Ward

Can Psychedelic Drugs Cure What Ails Us?

Michael Pollan's book argues that 'white-coat shamanism' and a little acid may help

JULY 27, 2018 | By Shayla Thiel Stern

A New Approach to Low-Risk Prostate Cancer

Learn about the evolving movement toward 'active surveillance'

JULY 20, 2018 | By Howard Wolinsky

Try Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention

The ancient practice targets physical and cognitive fundamentals

JULY 9, 2018 | By Debbie L. Miller

For a Healthier Summer, Visit National Parks

We all need to spend time outside, and a national park is a great choice

JUNE 18, 2018 | By Will Shafroth and Dr. Roy Beveridge

Is This Newer Class of Antibiotics Really Safe?

Some risks are higher for people over age 60

APRIL 26, 2018 | By Suzanne Robotti

Alternative Treatments for Relief of Chronic Pain

Older adults may benefit from acupuncture, meditation and simple exercise

APRIL 12, 2018 | By Edmund O. Lawler

For Toenail Fungus, A $1,500 Prescription

Less expensive options were available, but that never came up at the doctor's

MARCH 26, 2018 | By Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News

How Acupuncture Can Reduce the Need for Medications

This practitioner says you don't have to break up with your regular doctor

AUGUST 22, 2017 | By Noah Rubinstein

Should You Talk with Your Aging Parent About Medical Marijuana?

The times, they are a-changin' — and some are choosing relief over reluctance

JULY 6, 2017 | By Cari Shane

Fecal Transplants Increasingly Seen as Legitimate Treatment

Proponents laud its ability to cure the infection C. diff, which can be deadly

DECEMBER 30, 2016 | By Rita Rubin

Medical Marijuana Use Drops for Those 65 and Older

The stigma of the drug is harder for them to overcome, advocates say

OCTOBER 24, 2016 | By John Welsh

Can Music Help You Heal From Surgery?

Research has shown it improves mood, reduces pain and speeds recovery

APRIL 6, 2016 | By Claudia M. Caruana

Why Cook With Cannabis?

Recipes for those in places where this nouveau cuisine might be helpful

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 | By Robyn Griggs Lawrence

The FDA Takes a New Look at Homeopathic Drugs

Should products like Cold-Eeze and Zicam be regulated like other drugs?

APRIL 20, 2015 | By Emily Gurnon

Mind Over Medicine: How to Help Your Body Heal Itself

Dr. Lissa Rankin, whose special airs on PBS stations this month, explains what doctors can't do for you

AUGUST 26, 2013 | By Lissa Rankin, M.D.

I’m Not Cured, but I Am Healed

Practicing meditation and calming your mind can mitigate chronic pain.

After years of pain and chronic illness, an author finds relief through breakthrough research on how the brain affects the body

APRIL 3, 2013 | By Donna Jackson Nakazawa

The Best Alternative Treatments for Cancer Pain

Alternative therapies for cancer pain are gaining more use and acceptance.

As therapies like acupuncture, massage and yoga gain wider acceptance, there's no reason to suffer in silence

MARCH 25, 2013 | By Andrea King Collier

Why Acupuncture Deserves a Closer Look

Major new study should erase any doubts about acupuncture's effectiveness in treating chronic pain

OCTOBER 30, 2012 | By Heather Larson

Miracle Cures: Often Unproven, Sometimes Dangerous

Billions are spent yearly on the false hope of fraudulent drugs

FEBRUARY 13, 2012 | By Federal Trade Commission

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