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Chinese herbs show promise for diabetes prevention
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A number of traditional Chinese herbs may help control blood sugar levels in people at high risk of diabetes, a new research review suggests.
Nations:Australia Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-14
With economy sour, consumers sweet on herbal meds
CHICAGO - The choice between $75 prescription sleeping pills or a $5 herbal alternative is a no-brainer for Cathy and Bernard Birleffi, whose insurance costs have skyrocketed along with the nation's financial woes.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 U.S. Recession Source:(AP)
2009-01-13
Herbs "more helpful" than drugs for period pain
A study involving nearly 3,500 women in several countries suggests that Chinese herbs might be more effective in relieving menstrual cramps than drugs, acupuncture or heat compression.
Nations:Australia Netherlands Japan China
2007-10-17
Chinese shrub gives best cure for deadly malaria
If it wasn't for the fresh, sharp scent, you could easily mistake Sweet Wormwood for any other kind of shrub.
Nations:China Bangladesh Myanmar Indonesia
2007-01-25
Chinese medicine interest threatens rare species
Britons are embracing traditional Chinese medicine and unwittingly fuelling a $10 billion illegal trade in the world's most endangered species, police said.
Nations:China
2006-11-18
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