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Zinc Supplements to Prevent Middle Ear Infections: Evidence Is Weak
Tai Chi and Qigong Show Significant Health Benefits
OTC Constipation Treatment Beats Prescription Med in Review
Ginseng Might Boost Brain Power, but Evidence Is Weak
Many people believe that the popular herb ginseng can improve thinking ability and prevent or even treat dementia. However, a comprehensive review of research failed to find convincing evidence of these benefits.More Americans Turn to Lower-Cost Alternative Meds, Especially Whites
For Back Pain, Spinal Manipulation Holds Its Own
If you’re suffering from chronic lower back pain, a new review finds that spinal manipulation ? the kind of hands-on regimen that a chiropractor might perform ? is as helpful as other common treatments like painkillers.Caffeine Can Ease a Spinal Tap Headache
People who suffer headaches after a spinal tap might have a relatively simple way to ease the painful throb: a caffeine tablet.Doctors, Nurses Often Use Holistic Medicine for Themselves
U.S. health care workers, especially doctors and nurses, use complementary and alternative medicine far more than do workers in other fields, according to a new study.Review: Probiotics Have Slight Preventive Effect on Colds
Taking probiotics seems to provide both children and adults with a mild degree of protection against many upper respiratory tract infections including the common cold, according to a new systematic review.Excluding Hypertension, Review Finds Calcium Supplements Have No Benefit During Pregnancy
Most physicians instruct pregnant women to increase their calcium intake, but a new evidence review of potential benefits of calcium supplementation for mom and baby found none, except for the treatment of pregnancy-related hypertension.Sweetener Found In Gum May Prevent Ear Infections In Children
There is "fair evidence" to support the use of xylitol, a natural sweetener used in gums and mints, to prevent inner ear infections in healthy children, a new evidence review finds.No Support Shown for the Use of Pycnogenol® for Chronic Disorders
The manufacturer of a dietary supplement made from French pine bark, Pycnogenol®, markets it widely for the prevention or treatment of many chronic disorders, ranging from asthma to erectile dysfunction, but a recent systematic review found no sound basis for the claims.Most Teens with Juvenile Arthritis Use Complementary Medicine
Seventy-two percent of adolescents with juvenile arthritis use at least one form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), but only 45 percent have discussions about it with their health care providers says a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health.Worm Therapy For Hay Fever? More Research is Needed
Purposely infecting patients with hookworms or whipworms to treat hay fever and other immune-related diseases has been experimented with since the 1970s. A new review by The Cochrane Library concludes that current evidence doesn’t yet support the use of this therapy. However, worm therapy does appear to be safe, the review’s lead author says.No Evidence that Black Cohosh Relieves Menopause Symptoms
Although many women coping with hot flashes and other distressing symptoms of menopause have turned to black cohosh supplements as a treatment alternative, a new review by the Cochrane Library finds no evidence that the herb is effective.Evidence Does Not Back-Up Spinal Manipulation for Acute Lower Back Pain
Manipulating or “adjusting” the spine is a popular way to treat occasional or acute lower back pain and is covered by many health insurance plans, but a recent review by The Cochrane Library finds no evidence to suggest it is more effective than other therapy options.Current Evidence Does Not Support Selenium for Preventing Heart Disease in Well-Nourished Adults
A systematic review published today in The Cochrane Library finds that in well-nourished adults current evidence does not support selenium for preventing heart disease.Rural Seniors Prefer Self-Care Over Doctors
A survey of older rural adults found a high degree of medical skepticism, the belief that one knows and can control their own health better than a medical professional can, reports a recent study in the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.Evidence Mixed on the Usefulness of Echinacea for Colds
For people seeking a natural treatment for the common cold, some preparations containing the plant Echinacea work better than nothing, yet “evidence is weak,” finds a new report from The Cochrane Library.Vitamin D with Calcium May Prevent Bone Fractures for High-Risk Seniors
For seniors over the age of 65, taking a daily supplement of vitamin D with calcium—but not vitamin D alone—can offer some protection against the risk of common bone fractures, according to an updated review from The Cochrane Library.
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