Alternative Medicine Slips Into the Mainstream
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By Holly VanScoy, HealthDay Reporter    Doctors are combining time-honored therapies with conventional treatments     HealthDayNews -- In medical circles, what was once considered either old-fashioned or "far out" is getting another look. And sometimes that new look can bring about different ways to treat diseases and conditions...
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After a shaky start, Massachusetts doctors are beginning to embrace a new way of getting medications to their patients: e-prescribing.
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The ever-increasing number of medicines available without a prescription has been a godsend for many Americans. Consumers can now gain access to treatments for ills ranging from
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People swear by herbal supplements, but they may do more harm than good
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Despite objections from hospitals and the medical profession, doctors are prescribing placebos for all kinds of ailments.
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Herbalists say they have discovered cheap Anti-Retrovirals drugs. And for that, they want the government to integrate them into the national health care system.
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Experts say alternative therapies should be considered to treat irritable bowel syndrome.
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Importing cheaper drugs from up north isn't as simple as it seems
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Many herbal remedies and nutritional supplements can damage the eyes, including some alternative therapies that are used by people trying to correct eye problems, new research reports.
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Stroll down any pharmacy aisle these days and you'll find that the low-carb craze has invaded the &#36;20 billion dietary supplement industry.
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Averse to risk? Check out these nontraditional drug companies.
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A few lucky people in need of a break from their stress got a chance at some unconventional therapy.
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More research is needed to show that alternative therapies like acupuncture and herbal supplements work, a committee of experts said Wednesday.
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NEW YORK  - The surge in herbal supplement  use in the U.S. may have reached a plateau, but the love affair  is not over, according to a new study.
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As cancer patients increasingly embrace alternative therapies, oncologists are calling for well-designed clinical trials to determine if they are helpful or harmful.
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Retail health clinics in drugstores have increased in popularity, drawing mounting scrutiny in several states.
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A third of cancer patients are using complementary and alternative therapies, research suggests.