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1 in 9 U.S. Youths Uses Alternative Medicine, Survey Finds
ATLANTA -- More than one in nine children and teens use herbal supplements or some other form of alternative medicine, the government said Wednesday, citing a new national survey. Herbal remedies were the top type of alternative medicine for both adults and those under 18. Given that children are... more »
Lack of Vitamin D Linked to Weight Gain
Insufficient vitamin D can stunt growth and foster weight gain during puberty -- even in sun-drenched California, Canadian and U.S. researchers said. Scientists from the McGill University Health Centre in Montreal and the University of Southern California in Los Angeles found vitamin D deficiency... more »
Some 'Old Wives Tales' Work
HOT drinks have long been a traditional remedy for the cold and flu but now scientific research has shown that a steaming mug of hot liquid really can help. For generations, grandmothers have served up warm drinks to help reduce the symptoms of suffering relatives, and now experts reckon they hav... more »
One Simple Step to Obtain Health, Happiness, and Longevity in 2009
BOSTON, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today its call to action for anyone looking to live a happier, healthier, longer life - invest in yourself; join a health club. "Exercise is one of the best medicines we have to... more »
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