Research Results by Date
2009
- The dietary supplement Ginkgo biloba was found to be ineffective in lessening cognitive decline in older people, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. (December 2009)
- A study found that Transcendental Meditation helped college students decrease psychological distress and increase coping ability, and that these changes were associated with decreases in blood pressure. (December 2009)
- In laboratory experiments, palmitic acid from seaweed blocked HIV‑1 infection. (December 2009)
- Results from research involving 89 women suggest that black cohosh and red clover are no better than placebo in treating common symptoms of menopause. (November 2009)
- Researchers conducted a long-term, randomized, controlled trial comparing tai chi and conventional exercise in a group of 40 adults (mean age 65) with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. (November 2009)
- In China and other Asian countries, Chinese herbal medicines have long been used to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. (October 2009)
- Researchers interested in potential cholesterol-lowering mechanisms of tea tested the effects of green tea and black tea extracts on cholesterol synthesis in liver cells from rats. (October 2009)
- Although acupuncture has long been used to treat pain, the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms are not fully understood. (September 2009)
- Previous research suggests that yoga, a popular CAM activity, may be beneficial for people with chronic low-back pain. (September 2009)
- Findings from a placebo-controlled clinical trial in 57 patients suggest that chamomile may have modest benefits for some people with mild to moderate generalized anxiety disorder. (August 2009)
- A 2007 national survey found that Americans spent $33.9 billion out-of-pocket on CAM products and services in the past 12 months. (July 2009)
- Laboratory studies in mice found that fish oil and curcumin affected Alzheimer’s disease–related chemical processes in the brain. (July 2009)
- NCCAM-funded researchers analyzed the use of prescription drugs and dietary supplements in a sample of 3,070 people aged 75 and older. A substantial number of older adults take multiple prescription drugs as well as... (July 2009)
- Cranberry juice, a popular home remedy for Urinary Tract Infections, is often taken along with low-dose antibiotics as a preventive measure. (July 2009)
- In this study, researchers investigated the effects of red yeast rice supplement in patients with high cholesterol and a history of statin-associated myalgia (SAM). The study was partly funded by NCCAM. (June 2009)
- A clinical trial of acupuncture for chronic low-back pain concluded that acupuncture may be helpful even if the needles do not penetrate the skin. (May 2009)
- Although therapeutic massage is one of the most popular CAM therapies for neck pain, little is known about its effectiveness for this condition. (May 2009)
- Summary of an NCCAM-funded study of chromium picolinate’s effect on insulin sensitivity, or other key features of metabolic syndrome. (April 2009)
- Although therapeutic massage is one of the most popular CAM therapies for neck pain, little is known about its effectiveness for this condition. (April 2009)
- Clinical trials testing the analgesic (pain-relieving) effects of acupuncture often find that actual (verum) and sham (placebo) acupuncture have similar analgesic effects. (April 2009)
- The survey team concluded that CAM research has the potential to make a difference in both conventional and alternative medicine clinical practice. (April 2009)
- Article advises primary care physicians to consider psychological and social factors as well as physical symptoms in managing patients with low-back pain. (April 2009)
- Animal study shows one form of vitamin E increases lung inflammation in asthma, while another form reduces it. (April 2009)
- Researchers recently examined the potential role of a particular grape seed polyphenol extract in preventing and treating certain neurodegenerative disorders. (March 2009)
- Progressive resistance exercise training (known as PRT) can increase muscle mass and preserve physical functioning in people with HIV. (February 2009)
- Scientists reviewed research evidence on TCM herbs for asthma, focusing on studies reported since 2005. (February 2009)
- NCCAM-funded researchers analyzed the effects of a modified version of the classic Chinese formula Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan (HLXL) in an animal model of adjuvant arthritis, which shares some features with human rheumatoid ... (January 2009)
- In a study using a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, fish oil enhanced the effects of a green tea component on Alzheimer’s-related chemical processes in the brain. (January 2009)
- Acupuncture could be an option for patients suffering from frequent tension headaches. (January 2009)
- A recent study found that repeating a mantram may help HIV-positive individuals develop coping skills and reduce anger. (January 2009)