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Summary: News items are created monthly and include an overview of scientific publications, conference proceedings, safety concerns, product recalls, or other important complementary and alternative medicine occurrences.

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 Beta-Carotene for Sun Protection | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:25

Beta-carotene supplements may help protect against sunburn, a new study reports.

 Gene Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:05

Two new studies suggest that a type of gene therapy may be a safe and effective treatment for erectile dysfunction.

 Ginkgo and Aspirin | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:59

A new study found that the combined use of ginkgo and aspirin is becoming more popular.

 Gotu Kola for Alzheimer’s Disease | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:37

A new study investigated and found positive results regarding the memory-enhancing effects of gotu kola (Centella asiatica).

 Herbal Cosmetics | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:08

Two recent studies examined the growing popularity of cosmetics made from herbs and other natural products.

 Phytotherapy for Enlarged Prostate | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:56

new study investigated the effectiveness of botanicals in the treatment of urinary tract symptoms secondary to enlarged prostate.

 Roselle for Kidney Stones | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:21

A new study found that roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) may help treat kidney stones via uricosuric activity.

 Chiropractors and CAM | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:00
 Psychotherapy for Fibromyalgia | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:04

Various types of psychotherapy, such as cognitive and behavioral therapy and guided imagery, may help treat patients with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic, widespread pain in the muscles and soft tissues surrounding the joints, and it is accompanied by fatigue. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

 Eggs and Heart Disease | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:57

A new study supports consuming eggs in moderation after finding no evidence that eggs increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

 Mindfulness and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Stress | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:52

Mindfulness-based stress reduction may be more effective than cognitive-behavioral stress reduction, a new study reports. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

 Paclitaxel from Yew for Breast Cancer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:44

A new study suggests that paclitaxel, originally derived from the Pacific yew tree, may improve survival in women with breast cancer. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

 Papaya and Immunity | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:31

A fermented papaya preparation may help boost immunity, a new study suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

 Tea for Health | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:10

This summer, don't hesitate to cool off with a glass of (unsweetened) iced tea. A new study emphasized the many health benefits of the second most popular beverage in the world. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

 Curcumin and Diabetes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:11

A new study suggests that curcumin, a yellow pigment of the spice turmeric, may lower blood sugar and therefore may help treat diabetes. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

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