Cupping is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that is utilised by many TCM practitioners to alter a patients suffering or as part of an existing treatment. The technique is said to influence the flow of both Qi and Blood throughout the body and or meridians.

Looks painful and embarrassing to me. Does it work or is it the most pointless thing ever? picked by squirmster 1 year ago

BMJ Talk Medicine is a pilot magazine program (mp3 format) with the latest medical news, opinion, and issues. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

I've always maintained that I would forget to take 'don't die' pills. Now I won't die! picked by TheBlueFrog 1 year ago

“Studies,” she says, dripping scorn. “Don’t give me studies. Look at Tee. Look at all the exercise she did. She never stopped exercising. Look what happened to her.” picked by hypnotode 4 months ago

U.S. researchers say itraconazole, a drug commonly used to treat toenail fungus, can also block the growth of new blood vessels in cancer. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

A medicine has been found to kill breast, lung, and brain cancer cells without harming any surrounding normal cells in lab rats, by scientists in Canada. But the love of money is keeping it from being distributed. picked by streetlight22be 1 year ago

Modern medicine ranks as one of the greatest achievements of mankind. But there are drawbacks in the form of side effects, some of which are far more off-putting than the inability to operate heavy machinery. picked by DemureArt 6 months ago

BEIJING - They're paralyzed from diving accidents and car crashes, disabled by Parkinson's, or blind. With few options available at home in America, they search the Internet for experimental treatments — and often land on Web sites promoting stem cell treatments in China. picked by tchengrox 7 months ago

A Taipei restaurant-bar is letting visitors order "medicine" from a menu and dripping it into their glasses from a transparent ceiling-suspended vat, becoming the latest oddball themed restaurant in Taiwan's capital. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Research from Stanford University School of Medicine shows that a single protein plays a surprisingly central role in development of diabetes, hence the possibility of a radically new approach in the treatment of this disease. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Big fall sale at drugstore.com. Up to 40% off selected product categories. Might be a good time to stock up on OTC medicine for flu season. picked by Wingnut 2 years ago

Last week, DEA agents seized a quarter ounce of medical marijuana on its way from the Flathead Valley to Missoula, Montana via UPS. The caregiver and the patient were registered and complying with the rules of Montana's state medical marijuana program. So far, no federal charges have been filed, but the patient's medicine was confiscated (stolen). picked by cthulhuguru 1 year ago

PANAMA CITY, Panama - Panamanian authorities say they suspect a medicine taken to treat high blood pressure may be among the factors leading to the deaths of 21 people since July who have succumbed to a mysterious illness that triggers kidney failure. picked by tlovesd 2 years ago

From what i know this is the future of medicine. Probably the thing that could make us immortals if it can repair the human cells. picked by niceplime 1 year ago

A report published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry says a team from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, and University of Nevada-Las Vegas have identified seven chemicals that block the germination of cultured anthrax spores. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Surgeons left a 10cm (4in) metal bar inside a teenager's head.

Donovan McGowan lived with the piece of metal inside him for three months after an operation.

The 18-year-old suffered from blinding headaches and also had an unsightly lump on the side of his head. picked by goober 2 months ago

We've all heard the multiple stories about doping in the sports world, athletes taking assorted drugs to give them an edge. How much of an edge do they get? What things can one expect from taking these drugs? picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

A common preservative used in popular soft drinks and fruit juices was linked to serious cell damage. picked by deepcleanfun 2 months ago

Searchable database of hospitals and how they rate in heart care. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

In London's new Wellcome Museum, you can view Da Vinci sketches of the heart while listening to Hank Williams' "You Cheatin' Heart", hear audio commentaries about a lock of King George III's hair, or check out a wax sculpture of an AIDS victim infused with a dose of her meds. picked by VooDooPeacock 1 year ago