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Prayer and Spirituality in Health: Ancient Practices, Modern Science People have used prayer and other spiritual practices for their own and others' health concerns for thousands of years. Scientific investigation of these practices has begun quite recently, however, to better understand whether they work; if so, how; and for what diseases/conditions and populations. More

Acupuncture Found To Be of Benefit in Knee Osteoarthritis On December 21, 2004, the Annals of Internal Medicine published the results of an NCCAM-funded study of acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knee. The randomized clinical trial followed 570 participants for 6 months, making it the longest and largest study of acupuncture to date. More

New Look for the New Year NCCAM's quarterly newsletter, formerly Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the NIH, has some new features—such as a new title (CAM at the NIH: Focus on Complementary and Alternative Medicine), a new design, and a longer length for more news. Thanks to our readers for their input.

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