Interested in trying herbal medicine? You’re not alone! The popularity of herbal medicine is steadily increasing in the United States. Surveys have showed that half of American adults used herbal supplements within the past...
Women taking a Chinese herbal formula experienced less than half the number of menopausal hot flashes they had before the treatment, according to a new study from Hong Kong. Among women taking an herbal...
As someone who has worked for more than 20 years in the field of cutting-edge biomedical research, I have witnessed the debate over the effectiveness and safety of herbal medicines.
Let’s examine a case from...
I like to use the association with this popular fictional character so that people will remember something very important. It creates a unique association between something memorable and fun, and… something that is...
One of medicine's most prestigious prizes this year goes to scientists who discovered how 'machines' within cells control the folding of proteins, a researcher who discovered a new treatment for malaria in ancient Chinese...
Stuffed up and miserable from allergies? A traditional Chinese mix of 11 herbs called Biyan Pian can relieve congestion and help you breathe easier, according to companies that sell it. Western scientific evidence for...
A survey of patients who take over-the-counter products containing kudzu extract or kudzu root, suggests that components of the vine may be of use in managing cluster headache.
"Cluster headache patients, through trial and error,...
