Placebo treatments stronger than doctors thought

Placebo treatments stronger than doctors thought

(AP) -- When it comes to the placebo effect, it really may be mind over matter, a new analysis suggests.

A primer on migraine headaches

A primer on migraine headaches

Migraine headache affects many people and a number of different preventative strategies should be considered, states an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The article, a primer for physicians, outlines various treatments and approaches for migraine headaches.

Regular exercise reduces patient anxiety by 20%, study finds

Regular exercise reduces patient anxiety by 20 percent, study finds

The anxiety that often accompanies a chronic illness can chip away at quality of life and make patients less likely to follow their treatment plan. But regular exercise can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety, a new University of Georgia study shows.

Fibromyalgia and Medical Marijuana

Fibromyalgia and Medical Marijuana

FDA approves new warnings on anemia drugs

FDA approves new warnings on anemia drugs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved revised warnings and labeling changes for the anemia drugs Aranesp, Epogen and Procrit.