2010 Press Releases

Harvard Researcher To Speak at NIH on the Promise of Traditional Therapies 12/08/10

Dr. Sukhatme will discuss the importance and benefits of studying existing traditional therapies for application to medical conditions.

NIH Announces Five Botanical Research Centers 08/31/10

Studies of the safety, effectiveness, and biological action of botanical products are major focuses for the five dietary supplement research centers.

Vitamin D Status Is Not Associated With Risk for Less Common Cancers (NCI)

06/18/10

Despite hopes that higher blood levels of vitamin D might reduce cancer risk, a large study finds no protective effect.

National Institutes of Health-Sponsored Workshop Provides Guidelines for Soy Research 05/20/10

Participants in a workshop sponsored by NIH have developed guidelines on designing and evaluating clinical research studies investigating soy.

Magnetic Stimulation Scores Modest Success as Antidepressant (NIH)

05/03/10

Some depressed patients who don’t respond to or tolerate antidepressant medications may benefit from a non-invasive treatment that stimulates the brain with a pulsing electromagnet, a study suggests.

NCCAM's Advisory Council Welcomes Five New Members 02/05/10

The council is composed of physicians, scientists, licensed CAM practitioners, and members of the public who contribute their time and expertise over a four-year term.