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Kratom for opioid withdrawal: Does it work?
Kratom is promoted as an aid in overcoming withdrawal from opioid medications, but research suggests that it leads to more health problems than it solves.
Kratom: Unsafe and ineffective
Users revere kratom for mood enhancement and fatigue reduction, but safety issues and questions about effectiveness abound. Learn more before trying it.
CBD: Safe and effective?
Interested in using CBD? Here's what you need to know about the risks and benefits of using this drug.
Pomegranate juice: A cure for prostate cancer?
Early research suggested that pomegranate juice could slow the growth of prostate cancer, but more-rigorous trials failed to confirm those results.
Zinc for colds: The final word?
Everyone's heard of taking zinc for colds. But does it really work?
Detox foot pads: Do they really work?
Do detox foot pads really draw toxins out of your body while you sleep?
Valerian: A safe and effective herbal sleep aid?
Valerian — Can this sleep aid help you sleep better?
High cholesterol treatment: Does cinnamon lower cholesterol?
Can cinnamon lower cholesterol?
Do infrared saunas have any health benefits?
How is an infrared sauna different from a traditional sauna? Light provides the heat.
High-dose vitamin C: Can it kill cancer cells?
High-dose vitamin C has been touted by some as an effective alternative cancer treatment.
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