No one looks forward to the cold and flu season. Americans catch an estimated 1 billion colds each year. In fact, the common cold is among the leading reasons for visiting a doctor and for missing school or work. The flu, with its potential complications, can be an even greater concern. Each year, an estimated [...]

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) welcomes five new members to the National Advisory Council for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NACCAM). The council serves as the principal advisory body to NCCAM, the lead Federal agency for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) research, and a component of the National Institutes of Health.
The council [...]

Update: Due to the impending major snowstorm predicted for the mid-Atlantic region on Friday, the agenda for the February 5, 2010, meeting of the National Advisory Council for Complementary and Alternative Medicine will be shortened.
Those who wish to provide public comments must be present at the meeting. For updates, please visit http://nccam.nih.gov/ or [...]

NCCAM distributes its resources among many programs and mechanisms. The Center is committed to funding the largest number of meritorious projects possible, while allowing the flexibility needed to support selected program priorities and to respond to emerging scientific opportunities.
The Center establishes general guidelines for funding based on the overall NCCAM appropriation, allowing for necessary adjustments [...]

President Obama released his budget for Fiscal Year 2011 on February 1. NCCAMs Congressional Justification for Fiscal Year 2011 was also released that day. The document outlines our plans and priorities, provides details of our budget, and notes our legislative history.

February is National Wise Health Consumer Month. Please take time this month to view our resources on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and being an informed consumer. By being aware of issues to consider and questions to ask, you’re well on your way to being a wise consumer!