Flawed study only confirms the benefits of acupuncture

On behalf of the Hawaii Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture Association, we would like to comment on the New York Times article "Acupuncture, real or fake, eases pain" that appeared Aug. 24 in the Star-Advertiser.

Nothing much works for morning sickness, study finds

Morning sickness can be one of the most miserable parts of pregnancy -- or, at least, so I am told. Unfortunately, new research reported Wednesday suggests that there is little women can do other than grin and bear it, since there appear to be no effective treatments.

After Fine, Botox Awaits Approval for Migraine

Allergan will pay $600 million for its marketing tactics while the F.D.A. decides on the drug's use for migraines.

Study: Morning Sickness Remedies Ineffective

New research shows that no morning sickness remedies on the market today are both safe and effective.

Morning Sickness: Still No Relief

There are currently no reliably safe and effective treatments for morning sickness, according to Cochrane researchers who conducted a systematic review of the available evidence. There was very limited evidence for all pharmaceutical and alternative medicines tested.Morning sickness is the term used to describe vomiting and feelings of nausea in pregnant women. Symptoms can in fact occur at any ...

Women with breast cancer find relief for hot flashes with non-hormonal treatments

Many women enduring hot flashes experience the heat, sweat and reddened upper body as an uncomfortable inconvenience. However, hot flashes can greatly diminish a woman`s quality of life, disrupting sleep at night or causing embarrassment as she goes about her daily business.