Neck pain is a common health problem in the United States. People suffering from neck pain often turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies. Although therapeutic massage is one of the most popular CAM therapies for neck pain, little is known about its effectiveness for this condition.

This 1-day workshop will identify clinical research questions related to nonpharmacologic interventions to treat back pain. This information will help inform future research directions.

El número de sitios Web que ofrecen recursos relacionados con la salud, incluso información sobre medicina complementaria y alternativa, crece día a día. Si bien muchos sitios de Internet resultan útiles, es posible que algunos presenten información inexacta o engañosa. Al visitar un sitio por primera vez es importante evaluar si es confiable. Esta guía [...]

People suffering from chronic low back pain who received acupuncture or simulated acupuncture treatments fared better than those receiving only conventional care according to a recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The study highlights central questions about the mechanisms of benefit seen in acupuncture studies.
"Because of the lack of highly effective medical [...]

FDA, FTC Warn Public of Fraudulent 2009 H1N1 Influenza ProductsOffending web sites and illegal activity targeted for action
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission are alerting the public to be wary of Internet sites and other promotions for products that claim to diagnose, prevent, mitigate, treat or cure the 2009 H1N1 [...]

If you are a motivated individual with an excellent attention to detail AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), Office of Administrative Operations (OAO)! Our office provides leadership and direction for NCCAM’s business and administrative operations to promote [...]

FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut ProductsDietary Supplements Linked to One Death; Pose Risk of Liver Injury
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to immediately stop using Hydroxycut products by Iovate Health Sciences Inc., of Oakville, Ontario and distributed by Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc. of Blasdell, N.Y. Some Hydroxycut products are [...]

Progressive resistance exercise training (known as PRT) can increase muscle mass and preserve physical functioning in people with HIV. In light of evidence that the dietary supplement creatine can enhance PRT-related benefits in athletes and improve muscle function in patients with muscle-wasting conditions, a recent NCCAM-funded study investigated creatine’s effects on PRT results in a [...]

The purpose of the Biomedical Research Core Centers program is to support the hiring of newly-recruited faculty to develop research projects within the context of Biomedical Core Centers. For this announcement, a Biomedical Core Center is defined as a community of multidisciplinary researchers focusing on areas of biomedical research relevant to NIH, such as centers. [...]