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Research Archive

Welcome to our Chinese medicine and acupuncture research news pages. We add to the content of these pages continuously as more research news comes in. Browse through the complete archive below or use the category links on the right.

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Breast cancer tissue contains parabens

Categories: Cancer, Lifestyle research

A study from the UK has found that breast tissue samples from women who underwent mastectomies for breast cancer contained traces of parabens (p-hydroxybenzoic acid), preservatives commonly used in deodorants, body lotions and other cosmetic products ...

BPA associated with obesity, insulin resistance and heart disease

Categories: Diabetes, Heart / Cardiac, Obesity, Lifestyle research, Diet research

A high urinary concentration of the endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA) has been positively associated with obesity and insulin resistance in older Chinese adults.

Glaxo to develop TCM

Categories: Herb research

Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline is poised to begin developing products based on traditional Chinese medicines as part of its revamped research and development strategy.

Damp environment leads to lung problems

Categories: Respiratory disorders, Lifestyle research

A UK study suggests that living in a damp river valley at low altitude can increase the risk of developing lung problems.

Acupuncture dangers are minimal despite alarmist stories to the contrary

Categories: General discussion

There was a flurry of paranoia last week after the UK's Daily Mail newspaper published an item on the 'hidden dangers of acupuncture'.

Liquorice fights tooth decay

Categories: Miscellaneous disorders, Herb research, Dental

American scientists have reported the identification of two substances in dried licorice root (Gan Cao, Radix Glycyrrhizae) that are capable of killing bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease.

Herbs reverse drug resistance in cancer cells

Categories: Cancer, Herb research

Extracts from Chinese herbs are capable of reversing multi-drug resistance in cancer cells, which is currently a major obstacle to successful anti-cancer therapy.

Herbal extract effective against Candida

Categories: Miscellaneous disorders, Herb research

Chinese researchers have found that an extract of the Chinese herb Tu Jing Pi (Cortex Pseudolaricis) has potent antifungal activity and may be a potential therapeutic agent for oral candidiasis.

Herbal hangover cure protects against negative effects of alcohol

Categories: Miscellaneous disorders, Herb research

A flavonoid extracted from the Japanese raisin tree, Hovenia dulcis (Chi Chu Tzu), may counter the detrimental effects of alcohol consumption and offer a potential anti-hangover supplement, according to research from the USA.