Navigating Challenging Times with Scientifically Sound Resources
The disruption to daily life brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic is being felt all…
Category: National Institutes of Health Complementary Medicine
Expanding Emotional Well-Being Research at NIH – Join our Webinar on March 17th
In this blog post, Dr. Emmeline Edwards discusses a recent NIH-sponsored roundtable discussion where participants…
FTC, FDA Send Warning Letters to Seven Companies about Unsupported Claims that Products Can Treat or Prevent Coronavirus
The Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have sent warning letters…
Spring Lectures To Discuss New Approaches for Treating Mental Health and Pain
We’re excited to tell you that NCCIH will host three lectures this spring by Center-funded…
Coronavirus and “Alternative” Treatments
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses found in many different species of animals, including…
Yoga for Health
Many people practice yoga for health-related reasons, such as for well-being and fitness, to help…
Public Health Alert Concerning Nopalina Flax Seed Powder and Nopalina Flax Seed Capsules and Salmonella Contamination
The FDA advises consumers to stop using Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (powder) and Nopalina Flax…
ABH NATURE’S PRODUCTS, INC, ABH PHARMA, INC., and STOCKNUTRA.COM, INC. Issues Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Dietary Supplement Products
ABH NATURE’S PRODUCTS, INC, ABH PHARMA, INC., and STOCKNUTRA.COM, INC. recall ALL lots of its…
February Council Meeting To Feature Symposium on Oversight of Clinical Trials
The National Advisory Council for Complementary and Integrative Health (NACCIH) will meet on Friday, February…
Patients with newly diagnosed chronic musculoskeletal pain are prescribed opioids more often than recommended
[em]NIH study shows treatment recommendations impacted by patient and physician factors[/em] Study finds that patients experiencing…
In the New Year, Resolve To Go Beyond “Quick Fixes”
In her NCCIH Director’s Page message, Dr. Helene Langevin offers suggestions to people striving for…
Reflecting on My First Year, Inspired by NCCIH’s First 20
Dr. Helene Langevin reflects on her first year as NCCIH Director and NCCIH’s 20th anniversary…
Nerve Cells in Mouse GI Tract Defend Against Infection
NCCIH-supported research identifies two mechanisms by which GI tract nerve cells defend against Salmonella bacteria. Read…
Request for Input on NIH Draft Policy for Data Management and Sharing
NIH is seeking input on its Draft Policy for Data Management and Sharing. Dr. Catherine…
Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabinoids: What You Need To Know
Are marijuana and cannabis the same thing? What are cannabinoids? Can cannabis or cannabinoids treat…
Analysis of Data Gives Insight into Complementary Health Recommendations from U.S. Physicians
Research shows more than half of office-based physicians recommend at least one complementary health approach…