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Quality Of Acupuncture Needles Must Be Improved, Study

The quality of acupuncture needles is high, but should be improved to avoid potential problems such as pain and skin reactions, researchers say.

Safer Treatment For Teens With Acne

Researchers have proposed new guidelines for safer prescription of a common acne drug linked with suicide and depression.

Tai Chi Helps People With Chronic Disease

Chinese mind-body movement therapy based on Tai Chi and Qigong could offer health benefits for people with chronic conditions.

Eat And Sleep Well To Live Longer

Researchers have found that good sleep patterns can help men live longer, but women will only benefit if they also have a diverse diet.

Scientists Turn Stem Cells Into Liver And Pancreas Precursor Cells

Scientists have developed a method of turning human stem cells into a cell type that gives rise to organs including the liver and pancreas.

‘Love Drug’ May Treat Abdominal Pain

A hormone that induces labor and encourages social bonding may hold the key to treating abdominal pain, according to a new study.

Microparticles To Help Treat Heart Attacks

Researchers have found that microparticles injected into the blood can boost heart function and reduce heart scarring after a heart attack.

Shrimp Gives Insight Into Color Vision

Researchers have uncovered new insights into color vision by studying the mantis shrimp.

Non-Toxic Cancer Treatment On The Way?

Researchers have developed and tested a “Trojan horse” treatment for cancer in mice, raising hopes for non-toxic human cancer treatment.