Ease back pain without surgery

If you're looking for nonsurgical relief for your back pain, there may be a solution. Millions of Americans suffer from back pain and the National Center for Health Statistics estimates 83 million days of work are missed each year because of back pain. There are a slew of choices out there. If you don't know what to consider, here's a snapshot of some nonsurgical options.

Immigration jumps amid surge in student visas

Net migration to Britain rises by more than 20 per cent as increasing numbers come into the country to enroll on degree courses.

Immigration jumps in Britain amid surge in student visas

London, Aug 26 : Amid increasing number of students coming to Britain, migration has risen by more than 20 percent last year in the country, a report said Thursday.

For Kitsap's Terminally Ill, a Few Gentle New Touches

Hospice of Kitsap County has been increasingly using complementary therapies, such as music and massage, to bring joy and comfort to those nearing the end.

China meets aid pledges, improves livelihoods

A Chinese doctor (left) teaches local doctors traditional Chinese acupuncture therapy at a hospital in Mozambique. [Yan Fei / For China Daily] China has fulfilled its pledge to provide the aid for Africa it promised four years ago, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.

Eastday-TCM going global with govt-backed alliance

A Chinese doctor treats an Ecuadorian patient through acupuncture. BEIJING - A government-backed industry alliance to further promote traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) throughout the world has been launched in Beijing - the first such organization in the country.