Posted by Yahoo! News Search Results for natural alternative medicine on September 7, 2010
Retinoic acid (RA), a natural derivative of vitamin A, is the basis of a number of treatments against cancer. Nevertheless, it has certain disadvantages, such as the possibility of the appearance of retinoic acid syndrome, present in 25 % of cases and which can lead to death. The development of 4-HPR, a synthetic derivative of RA, has meant a considerable advance due to its greater efficacy ...
Posted by Yahoo! News Search Results for natural alternative medicine on September 6, 2010
The sea is a dark and often mysterious place, and it's no wonder that the fear and fascination with the marine world has led to more than a few inaccurate claims. The crew over at Southern Fried Science have decided that this week is all about busting pseudoscience and the myths that surround our ocean realm . As it turns out, I'd posted about one of these before. So here, in honor of Ocean of ...
Posted by Yahoo! News Search Results for natural alternative medicine on June 16, 2010
A PROMINENT Perth toxicologist has told the State Coroner he had several arguments with his cancer-stricken wife over having surgery that she ultimately refused.
Posted by Yahoo! News Search Results for natural alternative medicine on June 15, 2010
It is well-known that vitamin D is essential for strong and healthy bones. However, in an article in the online "In Press" section of "Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism," a San Francisco VA Medical Center physician reviews recent scientific literature suggesting that the vitamin may also play a role in preventing cancer, fighting infection, and controlling or preventing auto-immune disease.
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It sounds like something out of Harry Potter's spell book - animals with the ability to cure human ailments. In fact, the healing powers of a wide range of creatures are being harnessed in a range of health products.
