News file for: Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chinese Herb May Provide Benefits In Type II Diabetes
A traditional Chinese pill could be a key weapon in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, a Chinese and Australian study has found.
Some Herbal Medicines May Pose Kidney Failure Risk, Study
Researchers are warning that millions of people may be exposed to the risk of developing kidney failure and bladder cancer by taking herbal medicines that are widely available in Asia.
Scientists Find Atomic Structure Of Chinese Herb, Chang Shan
Scripps Research Institute scientists have determined a molecular structure that helps explain how the Chinese herbal medicine Chang Shan works.
AstraZeneca, Fudan University To Collaborate In China
AstraZeneca and Fudan University are set to collaborate on cardiovascular research in China.
Smuggled Pangolins Get Rehab Center In Cambodia
A new rehabilitation center in Cambodia will care for injured pangolins rescued from the country’s growing wildlife trade.
The Neglected Allies Of Modern Medicine
Is the enduring attraction of traditional medicine a good thing or a paradox? Zaria Gorvett investigates.
Caterpillar Fungi Could Have Anti-inflammatory Benefits
Scientists have discovered that a compound called cordycepin from caterpillar fungi may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Chinese Mung Bean Could Protect Against Sepsis, Study
Researchers have discovered that a bean commonly used in Chinese cuisine may protect against sepsis, a life-threatening complication of an infection or injury.
Mushroom Compound May Help Dogs With Invasive Cancer
A mushroom compound may help dogs with cancer survive longer than without treatment, offering pet owners an alternative to chemotherapy for their pooches.
Acupuncture May Offer Real But Modest Help For Chronic Pain
An analysis of 29 clinical trials suggests that acupuncture may be modestly better than no acupuncture or sham acupuncture for the treatment of some chronic pain.
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