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Chinese medicine to help stroke victims
Moleac, the drug manufacturer, is also using TCM to help smokers kick habit.
Non-aspirin NSAIDs may reduce lung cancer risk
Novel tear substitute promising for dry eyes
Talk therapy helpful in adults with OCD
TCM offers hope of relief for cancer patients
A recent study has demonstrated that traditional Chinese medicine can help ease the side effects of chemotherapy. MELISSA HENG reports.
Combined Western-traditional medicine could boost cancer treatment: expert
Western science and traditional Eastern medicine could be combined to enhance treatment of cancer and other diseases.
Relieving that chest pain
A study has found that drugs alone are as effective as stents, but Lee Hui Chieh finds the latter far from obsolete.
THE RISE of traditional Chinese medicine
Big pharmaceutical firms are now looking to TCM - the rewards are big
Herbal remedy for recurring urinary tract trouble
A combination of acupuncture and massage may help ease pain and depression symptoms after cancer surgery.
Acupuncture, massage helpful after cancer surgery
A combination of acupuncture and massage may help ease pain and depression symptoms after cancer surgery.
Flu vaccine grown in insect cells shows promise
An experimental flu vaccine made in insect cells -- not eggs, where flu vaccines currently available in the US are grown.
Stem cell transplant promising for type 1 diabetes
In a small study, a treatment that included stem cell transplantation induced prolonged insulin independence.
Air delivery device seen best for sleep apnea
People with mild to moderate sleep apnea may benefit more from breathing pressurized air via a facemask at night.
Cornea clouding can follow laser eye treatment
Laser-based vision correction, such as LASIK, usually results in greatly improved visual acuity, but occasionally it can be followed by a clouding in the center of the cornea and poorer vision.
Britain urged not to ban hybrid embryo research
Scientists and lawmakers urged Britain on Thursday to scrap a proposed ban on creating hybrid animal-human embryos.
Study finds drug-resistant flu virus in Japan
Heart rate variability mirrors self-discipline
Lasers for acne yield 'underwhelming' results
Laser treatment isn't effective enough to be a solo first-line treatment for acne.
Human heart part grown from stem cells in UK
If successful, replacement tissue could be used in transplants for people suffering from heart disease within three years.
 
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