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Industry News: Massage eases anxiety, but no better than simple relaxation does March 9, 2010 1:29 PM Randomized trial with Group Health patients shows general response Industry News: Acupuncture may relieve joint pain caused by some breast cancer treatments March 9, 2010 1:13 PM Joint pain, stiffness common side effect of routine therapy Industry News: Abbott Northwestern study shows non-drug techniques reduce pain in hospitalized patients March 9, 2010 12:04 PM Non-traditional therapies relieve pain among a wide range of hospitalized patients as much as 50 percent, according to a first-of-a-kind study in the Journal of Patient Safety. Industry News: Family Members Reduce Stress in Advanced Cancer Patients with 14 Minute Massages February 26, 2010 12:00 PM Massages relieve stress for advanced cancer patients. Industry News: Bitter Melon Extract Decreased Breast Cancer Cell Growth February 26, 2010 11:07 AM Bitter melon extract, a common dietary supplement, exerts a significant effect against breast cancer cell growth and may eventually become a chemopreventive agent against this form of cancer. Industry News: Integrative medicine aids in pain relief for cancer patients. February 26, 2010 10:35 AM Integrative medicine aims to effectively and compassionately respond to worries and common side effects of patients undergoing cancer treatment. Industry News: Positive People have fewer heart attacks February 21, 2010 12:56 PM Columbia U study of Canadians finds that positive emotions may help protect against heart disease Industry News: Later introduction of baby foods related to lower risk of obesity later in life February 17, 2010 11:50 AM Each month introduction of baby food is delayed the risk of being overweight decreases. Industry News: Young Patients with Chronic Illnesses Find Relief in Acupuncture February 17, 2010 11:32 AM Pediatric patients offered acupuncture therapy experience relief of pain and negative side effects. Industry News: Flower power can still calm the masses February 16, 2010 2:20 PM Chamomile effective for generalized anxiety disorder patients. Industry News: Herbal medicines can be lethal, pathologist warns February 16, 2010 2:12 PM False perceptions about herbal remedies. Industry News: York study maps the effects of acupuncture on the brain February 16, 2010 1:37 PM The therapeutic effecs of acupuncture on neural structures in the brain. Industry News: Linking Breast Cancer Patients With Alternative Therapies February 14, 2010 6:43 PM Michigan State U researcher working to create a support intervention for women in treatment for the disease. Industry News: Helmets reduce the risk of skiers/snowboarders head injuries by 35 percent February 7, 2010 10:14 PM CMAJ-published study finds helmets reduce the risk of head injury among skiers and snowboarders with no evidence of an increased risk of neck injury Industry News: Why are asthma patients using herbal remedies ignoring doctor recommendations February 7, 2010 3:06 PM Inner-city asthma study shows patients using herbal remedies tend to be non-compliant with recommended ICS (inhaled corticosteroids) levels - but why?