The secret garden

Article Abstract:

A journalist accompanies a group of American scientists to observe and learn about the medicinal plants of the Amazon from local shamans. They come across plants such as cat's claw, which has anti-inflammatory benefits. The medicinal potential of many Amazonian plants are still undiscovered.

Health aspects, Natural history, Amazon River region, South America, Medicinal plants, Medicine, Herbal, Herbal medicine

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The great white hype

Article Abstract:

Health food stores feature books on a variety of alternative supplements and therapies. A typical case of how such therapies are marketed is that of I. William Lane's shark cartilage therapy for cancer, touted in the book 'Sharks Don't Get Cancer'.

Marketing, Alternative medicine

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Shooting blanks

Article Abstract:

Bilateral varicoceles causes 40% of the cases of male infertility. The condition occurs when varicose veins in the testicles cause blood to pool. The heat from the blood destroys the sperm. Simple surgery can correct the condition.

Surgery, Infertility, Male, Male infertility, Varicocele

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