Herb 'as good as depression drug'
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A German study has added weight to the argument that a herbal remedy is an effective treatment for depression.
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Traditional drugs have done little to help 39-year-old Angel Raich. Beset by ailments that include tumors in her brain, seizures, spasms and nausea, she has been able to find comfort only in the marijuana that is recommended by her doctor.
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Good news for aging hippies: smoking pot may stave off Alzheimer's disease.
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An extract of the root of a plant called butterbur (Petasites hybridus) significantly reduces the frequency of migraine headaches, new research findings suggest.
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NEW YORK  - Smokers can double the likelihood of kicking the habit by using the antidepressant drug nortriptyline along with a nicotine patch, new research indicates.
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A follow-up study has revealed that cannabis may help loosen the stiff and spastic muscles of multiple sclerosis sufferers, besides uplifting their mood.
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Changes in a gene that protects the brain from foreign substances may affect whether commonly used antidepressants work -- and a simple test could help doctors prescribe the right drug, researchers said on Wednesday.
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NEW YORK  - Following the US Food and Drug Administration's warning about the possible risk of suicide among teens when they're treated with antidepressant drugs known as SSRIs, the rates of diagnosis and treatment of depression among adults have declined significantly, according to a new report.
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A study of cannabis-based drugs shows long-term benefit in easing multiple sclerosis symptoms, scientists say.
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Two studies published on Monday  added to the growing evidence that the most popular class of  drugs taken to treat depression may contribute to fragile bones  in elderly people.
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A big UK study of cannabis-based drugs has shown evidence for a long-term benefit in easing multiple sclerosis symptoms, scientists say.
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TUESDAY, Aug. 17 (HealthDayNews) -- When it comes to treating teenage depression, two treatments appear to be better than one.
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The herb St. John's Wort, used as an alternative therapy for mild depression, may hinder the effectiveness of a newer type of cancer drug, according to researchers.
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Two studies published on Monday added to the growing evidence that the most popular class of drugs taken to treat depression may contribute to fragile bones in elderly people.
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Traditional drugs have done little to help 39-year-old Angel Raich. Beset by a list of ailments that includes tumors in her brain, seizures, spasms and nausea, she has found comfort only in the marijuana that is prescribed by her doctor.
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An ingredient in marijuana may be useful for treating brain cancers, say researchers.
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People with major depression experience improved mood, quality of life and daily living activities when treated with electroconvulsive therapy, or so-called shock therapy, a new study finds.