Has the UK quietly outlawed “alternative” medicine?
 The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (the “Regulations”) came into force on May 26, 2008. Douglas McLachlan writes...
FDA acts against papain
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered companies to stop marketing unapproved drug products that contain papain for...
Complementary and integrative medicine at Johns Hopkins
 The Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine and Digestive Center opened Sept. 2nd in Baltimore, Maryland.
Status of CAM to treat the frailty syndrome
There’s a need, but no well-documented evidence. Researchers from the Miami VA Medical Center in Florida have complied a detailed...
Effect of omega-3 and -6 on colorectal adenoma risk
 Researchers from Wageningen University in the Netherlands have studied the relationship between omega-3 and -6 fatty acids and the risk...
No special label for genetically altered meats
 The FDA has released draft guidance stating it will not require a label on food made from genetically engineered animals.
Effect of green tea on liver disease
 Drinking more might lower the risk of liver disease, according to researcher from Zhejiang University in China. But what about...
More support for acupuncture in breast cancer
Researchers from the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan report it reduces side effects. The results were presented during the...
Lack of benefit of fatty acids in multiple sclerosis
“The data available are insufficient to assess any potential benefit or harm from polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) supplementation,” according to...
Federal Trade Commission goes after false cancer cures
 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking legal action against companies making deceptive claims that their products cure or treat...
Treating salicylate intolerance with fish oil
 Clinicians from Southampton University Hospitals Trust report on 3 patients with disabling salicylate-induced intolerance.
Chelation study for autism cancelled
 “The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has decided that resources are better directed at this time to testing other...
Support for CBT following trauma in young people
 Many treatment options were reviewed. The strongest evidence was for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to reduce psychological harm in children...
Mediterranean diet: Protective against melanoma
Researchers from Istituto Dermopatico dell Immacolata in Rome, Italy report its effect on the risk for cutaneous melanoma — the...
Acupuncture: What’s the evidence
Professor Ernst presents an overview of Cochrane reviews on acupuncture.
Quality issues for some “natural” menopause products
ConsumerLab.com has reported the results of quality control tests on black cohosh supplements, soy and red clover isoflavone supplements, and...
Benefits of vitamin A and zinc on malaria
 Researchers report positive effects when vitamin A and zinc were given to young children from the country of Burkina Faso...
Comparing benefits of massage vs touch in cancer patients
 Small studies suggest that massage therapy may relieve pain and other symptoms. Here are results from a large study.
ACP recommendations to prevent fractures
 The American College of Physicians (ACP) has published recommendations for the pharmacologic treatment of low bone density and prevention of...
Does mainstream medicine suppress “natural” cures?
HemOnc Today interviews experts… and me. They should have asked Dr. Stanton…read on.