As we are all aware, flu season is upon us. In a typical year, approximately 5 to 20 percent of the population gets the seasonal flu and approximately 36,000 flu-related deaths are reported. This year, we are faced with not only the seasonal flu, but also the novel H1N1 flu virus. This additional virus may [...]

NCCAM is now seeking stakeholder comments on three "big picture" topics:

Mission
Priority setting
Information and communication

Comments will be accepted through November 19, 2009. More »

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If you are a knowledgeable and motivated individual, interested in joining a diverse team dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practices, then consider joining the National Center for Complementary [...]

CAM approaches have sometimes been discounted in popular press as only being helpful for "life’s little miseries"—trouble falling asleep, menopausal hot flashes, memory lapses, the need to lose weight, and sexual problems. I’m sure I’m not alone in thinking that these and other "little miseries" have a tremendous impact on one’s quality of life and [...]