Research Archive
Welcome to our Chinese medicine and acupuncture research news pages. We add to the content of these pages continuously as more research news comes in. Browse through the complete archive below or use the category links on the right.
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A satisfying life is good for the health of the heart, shows the results from a large study of British civil servants.
Having a high diversity of bacterial species in the gut may protect babies against developing allergies, according to a comprehensive study of intestinal microflora in allergic and healthy infants, conducted in Sweden.
Pu'er Tea extract can help treat the metabolic syndrome that is the precursor to type 2 diabetes, according to the results of a Chinese study.
An integrative medicine approach in the inpatient oncology setting can significantly decrease medication use, resulting in substantial cost savings for hospitals.
A US team has found that the use of tai chi alongside drug therapy may provide additional improvements in clinical outcomes in the treatment of geriatric depression.
A programme of qigong massage for young autistic children can provide an effective early intervention for autism that is suitable for delivery at home.
Yoga is a more effective treatment for chronic lower back pain than conventional GP care, according to the UK’s largest ever study into its benefits.
Taking part in a programme of qigong exercise may be beneficial for people with type-2 diabetes, according to an RCT carried out in Australia.
Tai chi may improve quality of life (QoL) for cancer survivors by regulating the inflammatory response.
Tai chi may promote gains in neuropsychological functioning in breast cancer survivors, according to a pilot study by American researchers.