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Yohimbine, found in the bark of the Pausinystalia yohimbe tree, may reduce the occurrence of slowed heart beat, a new study suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

A new study found that beta-carotene, found in food such as green plants, carrots and sweet potatoes, may provide long-term cognitive benefits in men. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

Following a diet lacking carbohydrates may slow the growth of prostate cancer, a new study suggests. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

Acupressure may be effective at reducing pain in patients with wrist factures en route to the hospital, a new study reports. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

Three new studies have investigated the effectiveness of church-based strategies for improving breast cancer screening, combating obesity and increasing physical activity. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

A new review found controversial results from studies on the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid, a type of omega-3 fatty acid, on psychiatric and neurodegenerative disease. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

A new study adds to the controversial relationship between soy consumption and breast cancer rates. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

Although the holidays are often associated with less than healthy eating habits, a recent study ofund that some of the key Thanksgiving dinner staples - corn, beans and pumpkin - may actually help manage blood sugar and blood pressure. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

Approximately $71,000 worth of dietary supplements were seized at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Afluria®, an additional seasonal influenza vaccine for the immunization of people ages 18 and older. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

Recent studies indicate the growing popularity of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), as both the general public and healthcare sector fall for new integrative possibilities. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

Ginkgo biloba, commonly used as an anti-dementia agent that enhances cognitive functioning and stabilizes mood in cognitively impaired elderly subjects, may also help treat anxiety related to cognitive decline, a new study reports. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

A new review study investigated the effects of herbal medicine in patients with HIV and AIDS and found some benefit. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

A new study investigated the use of static magnets for pain relief and found them to be ineffective. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.

A new study found that a community-based intervention promoting a Mediterranean-type diet in patients with rheumatoid arthritis may be effective in relieving some of the symptoms of the disease through a healthier diet. For more information on integrative therapies visit www.naturalstandard.com.