Alternative Medicine News

Adults aged 18 to 49 years who used cannabis for medical reasons had higher rates of cannabis use disorder compared with adults who only used cannabis recreationally, according to a research letter published in JAMA Psychiatry.

Psilocybin-assisted therapy induced positive personality changes in adults with alcohol use disorder, which may help to improve long-term outcomes by limiting traits that encourage relapse such as impulsiveness, according to study results.

Today’s cannabis comes at a much higher potency level than that grown just 10 or 20 years ago, and with increased potency comes higher risk, according to a speaker at the Osteopathic Medical Education Conference.

Patients who followed a plant-based diet experienced hair growth with the addition of a daily vegan nutraceutical, according to a study.

The Healio news staff received an APEX award in the category of Writing/Topics for work on the potential role of psychedelics and alternative therapies for mental health issues and other medical conditions.

Medicine was an interesting thought as I was growing up with no medical people in my family.

Mushroom-containing nootropic gummies sold at gas stations and smoke shops in Virginia contained unlabeled psilocybin and psilocin, according to results of an investigation published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Healio has launched a new special report on medical cannabis that summarizes the current scientific research and incorporates expert opinion.

A daily vitamin D intake of 600 IU, as recommended by the National Academy of Medicine, is sufficient for most adults, and only a few groups may see benefits from higher levels, according to a presentation at ENDO 2024.