HEALTH:  Knowledge Can Be Effective Treatment
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LONDON, Nov 11 (IPS) - Research into medical cures is one thing, but the   time has come for research into the systems that can get the  treatment to  people, a new report by the World Health  Organisation (WHO) says.
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People with chronic fatigue should be offered talking therapy and exercise therapy, research suggests.
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Acupuncture is more effective than drugs in treating osteoarthritis, shows a study published last week. The needle therapy helped to reduce pain and stiffness and gave patients a better quality
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TRADITIONAL herbal remedies do have benefits in helping to combat or cure diseases such as cancer and diabetes, according to research unveiled yesterday.
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Scientists have discovered a promising new method to fight a range of diseases by boosting the body's natural defenses against viruses.
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Authors of a public-health article in this week&#39;s issue of THE LANCET (p 1984) are calling for urgent international action to address the chronic lack of investment in human resources which is limiting the chance of tackling diseases such as HIV/AIDS
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Some people with chronic health problems who seek online advice would be better off just listening to their doctors, new research suggests.
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The medical profession has a costly, little-known secret: Many treatments don&#39;t work all that well for many -- even most -- people.
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Scientists believe they have found a way to make prostate cancer treatment more effective.
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OTTAWAâLast week&#39;s health meeting confirmed the wisdom of several maxims dear to teachers and coaches. Do your homework. Develop a long-term strategy.
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Researchers say they have found the most effective treatment for a bad back.
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It&#39;s a lesson that children learn even before their ABCs - say you&#39;re sorry when you have hurt someone. But now it&#39;s being taught in the grown-up world of medicine as a surprisingly effective way to soothe patients and head off malpractice lawsuits.
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Two medical studies stress an active lifestyle, as well as eating right, is vital for good health. By LISA GREENE, Times Staff Writer.
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Some of the world's best minds explore cures for the most difficult problems in providing quality medical care for all.
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NEW YORK  - Even a couple brief sessions with a counselor may help prevent cases of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases among people at greatest risk, new research suggests.
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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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More than 10 million children under 5   years old die each year but two-thirds of those deaths could be   prevented with effective, cheap treatments that are already   available, health experts said on Monday.