Traditional treatments 'do work'
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Scientific tests on a range of traditional remedies have shown they have "real benefits", researchers say.
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Gene therapies could one day offer relief from allergies such as hayfever, claim UK and Swiss scientists.
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Ayurveda, an ancient Hindu healing method, has seen a resurgence as India vies for a share of the lucrative Asian medical tourism market by offering traditional massages and beauty treatments to wealthy tourists.
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Acupuncture is more effective at treating back pain than conventional therapies, research suggests.
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Acupuncture added to conventional therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee improves function and reduces pain, according to a clinical trial conducted at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore.
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Two doctors believe they have the cure for wrinkles - infra-red light therapy.
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The old-fashioned Papworth breathing technique could help those with asthma, a study suggests.
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Scientists say they have found a safer way of controlling genes to treat disease.
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Acupuncture, already shown to help ease the nausea patients often suffer after having surgery, may actually work better than drugs, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.
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NEW YORK  - Osteopathic treatments can help   reduce the frequency, but not the intensity, of tension-type   headache, new findings hint.
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Scientists are examining using the ancient Indian   ayurvedic medicine for use in drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease.
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A new body is set to regulate a range of complementary therapies such as homeopathy and aromatherapy.
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Traditional plant remedies used to treat diabetes, fight cancer, or heal wounds in Asia and Africa have proven scientifically effective, according to new published research.
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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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Researchers at the Imperial College Of Science, Technology and Medicine are to explore the effectiveness of gingko, a complementary traditional Chinese medicine, as a treatment for early dementia.
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Â· Controversial warning on complementary therapiesÂ· Experts say study findings raise important issue
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Men who are bothered by symptoms of an enlarged prostate may find some relief in certain herbal remedies and simple lifestyle changes, according to one expert.