A 64-year-old Missouri man died days after seeking a holistic treatment that involves an intravenous infusion of vitamins, raising the question of whether the therapy is safe for everyone, especially those with underlying conditions.
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{FD} Turmeric behind woman’s liver problems?
Turmeric supplements are popular these days, but for one woman in Arizona, taking a turmeric supplement may have triggered an uncommon liver problem, according to a new report of the case.
{FD} Poppy seeds: delicious bagel topping or dangerous narcotic?
On July 12, the Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter to the owner of a website selling a product known as PoppySeed Wash.
{FD} Proponents of pot-infused coffee tout ‘medical and health’ benefits
Cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in cannabis, has been a hot topic of debate among the medical community and proponents of alternative therapy who say it helps treat seizures, anxiety and pain, among other ailments.
{FD} UK relaxes health rules to allow cannabis-based medicines
The British government says doctors will now be able to legally prescribe cannabis-based medicines, following criticism over the denial of medical treatment to severely epileptic children.
{FD} Medical milestone: US OKs marijuana-based drug for seizures
U.S. health regulators have approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana, a milestone that could spur more research into a drug that remains illegal under federal law.
{FD} British mother pleads for return of son’s seized cannabis oil
British mother who says her son needs cannabis oil to prevent dangerous epileptic seizures is pleading with British officials to return the supply she recently obtained in Canada.
{FD} Parents face charge after giving teen marijuana to treat alleged seizures
A Georgia family has been torn apart after authorities placed a 15-year-old teen in a group home following a tip from his therapist that his parents gave him marijuana in an effort to control his seizures.
{FD} Doc hawking MP3s as ‘cure-all’ for Ebola, depression may see medical license revoked
The California medical board has flagged a homeopathic doctor who has been hawking 13-second soundwave clips as a “cure-all” for everything from Ebola to menstrual pains and even pet bladder infections.
{FD} ‘QLaser’ TV infomercial doc gets 12 years in prison for selling scam device
A former dentist-turned convicted con-man and his two cohorts were sentenced to prison on Friday for their roles in a multi-million-dollar fraud case that primarily preyed on the elderly.