NCCAM is pleased to announce its first Twitter Chat. This is an opportunity to ask an information specialist questions about complementary and alternative medicine and general health. No registration is necessary—all you need is an active Twitter account. The NCCAM Twitter page can be found at twitter.com/nccam. Join the chat using this hashtag: #NCCAMchat NCCAM
The fruit extract of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens)—a widely used botanical product—administered at up to three times the standard daily dose did not reduce the urinary symptoms associated with prostate enlargement in older men more than placebo. Prostate enlargement, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), can cause frequent urination, a weak or intermittent urine stream,
Both actual acupuncture and simulated (sham) acupuncture produced similar results in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a recent study. PCOS is a condition affecting approximately six percent of women of reproductive age and is characterized by missed or irregular menstrual periods, an increased ratio of luteinizing hormone to follicle-stimulating hormone, and insulin
Both actual acupuncture and simulated (sham) acupuncture produced similar results in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a recent study. PCOS is a condition affecting approximately six percent of women of reproductive age and is characterized by missed or irregular menstrual periods, an increased ratio of luteinizing hormone to follicle-stimulating hormone, and insulin
A diet high in monounsaturated fatty acids may be associated with less cognitive decline in older healthy women, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Previous research has linked cognitive decline with cardiovascular disease, and certain types of dietary fatty acids (saturated and trans) are a known risk factor
Many people using or thinking about using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments may have questions about paying for treatment. This fact sheet provides a general overview of related topics and suggests sources for additional information.CAM Spending in the United StatesAccording to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), adults in the United States spent
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 from 1–2 p.m. ET NCCAM is pleased to announce its first Twitter Chat. This is an opportunity to ask an information specialist questions about complementary and alternative medicine and general health. No registration is necessary—all you need is an active Twitter account. The NCCAM Twitter page can be found at
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 from 1–2 p.m. ET NCCAM is pleased to announce its first Twitter Chat. This is an opportunity to ask an information specialist questions about complementary and alternative medicine and general health. No registration is necessary—all you need is an active Twitter account. The NCCAM Twitter page can be found at