Doubt cast over herbal medicines
Scientists have cast doubt on the effectiveness of individually-tailored herbal medicines. The treatments which are used in Chinese, Ayurvedic and Western herbal medicine have become increasingly popular over the past 20 years. But a study published in

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Isn’t Jackson the capital of Mississippi? Why aren’t any of the debates by Gov. Haley Barbour and challenger John Arthur Eaves, Jr. being held here in Jackson? Read more..

MONTPELIER — Gov. Jim Douglas today highlighted health care career opportunities available to Vermonters and declared this month Health Care Career Awareness Month. Read more..

…new study conducted at the University of Alberta has found that these challenges can actually have a negative effect on a student’s health. Read more..

A HOSPITAL that serves the Waveney area yesterday announced further dramatic progress in its efforts to wipe out the deadly superbug Clostridium difficile (C-diff) which earlier this year was linked to the deaths of 17 patients in just three months. Continue …

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By Hattiesburg American Hattiesburg police spokeswoman LaShana Sorrell said today that a suspect has been arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred in the 700 block of Charles Street between 8:15 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Continue …