Alternative Therapies in Women's Health Archives – May 1, 2009
May 1, 2009
View Issues
-
IBS and Mind-body Medicine
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex condition characterized by abdominal pain and discomfort associated with altered bowel habits in the absence of specific organic pathology. -
Homocysteine and B Vitamins Reduce the Risk of AMD
The risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been associated with homocysteine concentration in the blood in observational epidemiologic studies. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of interventions to lower homocysteine levels in AMD are lacking. -
Survey Shows Knowledge, Positive Attitudes about CAM
A recent survey reported that many oncology nurses had positive attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). These attitudes, however, varied according to the nurses' beliefs, practice, and role. -
FDA Warns about Additional Tainted Weight-loss Products
The FDA is again expanding a nationwide alert to consumers about weight-loss products containing undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients. -
First Sister Study Results Reinforce the Importance of Healthy Living
Women who maintain a healthy weight and who have lower perceived stress may be less likely to have chromosome changes associated with aging than obese and stressed women, according to a pilot study that was part of the Sister Study.