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Laser acupuncture, menopausal woes

Women seeking relief of hot flashes and other bothersome symptoms of menopause might want to take a pass on laser acupuncture, based on a new study.

Herbal remedies bad for heart

The growing number of people who are taking traditional herbal medications for heart problems are unaware of the dangers those treatments pose, a new report says.

Green tea treats uterine fibroids

Green tea extract shows promise as a treatment for uterine fibroids, say U.S. researchers who add they'll soon begin human trials of the therapy.

Electronic diagnosis under fire

Electronic diagnostic machines: do they work, or are they a scam?

Green tea for cancer blues?

Depression is a major health issue for breast cancer survivors, but new research hints that regular exercise and drinking green tea may help.

Herbal help for hot flashes

The popular herbal remedy St John's Wort may help ease menopausal hot flashes, a small study suggests.

Ginkgos brain benefits questioned

The debate regarding the benefits of ginkgo biloba has again heated up after a new study found that it might not stop cognitive decline. Yet many experts disagree.

Lead in herbal supplements worrying

Some herbal supplements may boost the levels of lead in the blood of women, new research shows.

Mint tea good for pain relief

Traditional South American medicinal herb proves effective in animal study

Sinus rinses may do harm

Rinsing sinuses with a saline solution might have soothing short-term benefits, but it could actually make you more prone to infections in the long run.