Report ties some herb remedies to toxic metals
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South Asian herbal remedies sold next to curry powder and basmati rice in Boston-area ethnic food markets may contain harmful amounts of lead, mercury, and
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More research is needed to show that alternative therapies such as acupuncture and herbal supplements work and this may mean changing laws that protect the industry, a committee of experts said on Wednesday.
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LONDON - Plants used in traditional Thai and Chinese medicine appear to have cancer-fighting properties, according to a team of British scientists.
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Alternative remedies abound, but which actually work?.
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An analysis of a sample of Ayurvedic herbal medicine products found that 20 percent contained metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic at levels that could be toxic if taken as directed, according to a study in the December 15 issue of JAMA.
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More than a dozen &quot;Ayurvedic&quot; herbal remedies imported from India and Pakistan were found to contain harmful levels of the heavy metals mercury, lead and arsenic, US researchers said on Tuesday.
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A popular herbal treatment called black cohosh is practically ineffective at relieving hot flashes and night sweats in women going through menopause, a study found.
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Hundreds of Chinese villagers are hit by lead poisoning caused by pollution from a local plant, reports say.
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Scientists have figured out a way to  trick plants into doing the dirty work of environmental  cleanup, U.S. and British researchers reported on Monday.
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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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Sydney scientists say a Chinese herbal preparation could alleviate the symptoms of menopause and improve bone mineralisation. Complementary medicine researchers from the University of Western Sydney are about
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A well known anti-cancer agent in certain vegetables has just had its reputation enhanced. The compound, in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, has been found to be effective in disrupting late stages of cell growth in breast cancer.
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Dec. 14, 2004 - One in five Ayurvedic medicines contain toxic levels of lead, mercury, or arsenic. The products put users at risk for metal poisoning, researchers say.
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US health officials announced steps on Thursday aimed at clarifying the way regulators police the safety and advertising claims of vitamins, herbs and other products in the $15-billion-a-year dietary supplements industry.
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An ingredient in marijuana may be useful for treating brain cancers, say researchers.
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U.S. environmental regulators are considering removing lead, a heavy metal linked to learning problems in children, from a list of regulated pollutants because past rules have greatly reduced levels of the toxin.
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A type of chromium highlighted in the film "Erin Brockovich" causes cancer in lab animals when they drink it in water, and it could be harmful to people, the U.S. National Institutes of Health said on Wednesday.