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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 It Sinus Congestion or a Sinus Infection?

And when should antibiotics be avoided?

APRIL 27, 2018 | By Dr. Craig Bowron

Is This Newer Class of Antibiotics Really Safe?

Some risks are higher for people over age 60

APRIL 26, 2018 | By Suzanne Robotti

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

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

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

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

Talk to Your Doctor Before Using Natural Remedies

What to ask your doctor when considering an alternative or complementary therapy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 | By National Institutes of Health

What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine?

More than one-third of Americans turn to it for well being, a study shows

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 | By National Institutes of Health

How to Find an Alternative Medicine Provider

Referrals are helpful, but also look into a practitioner's area of specialization

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 | By National Institutes of Health

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Is Your Joint Pain Caused by Lyme Disease?

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