Can a shark help cure cancer? Can salt improve your breathing? Vital Signs explores alternative treatments around the world.
The fight against cancer doesn’t just take place in a patient’s body. The mind also plays its part. After being diagnosed with the disease, many people experience high levels of stress, anxiety,depression,and loneliness. And research suggests this emotional turbulence can negatively impact treatment and recovery.
It is now widely acknowledged that winter depression has a sound medical basis that involves changes to a person’s mood brought about by a lack of sunlight. Studies are proving the most effective way to remedy SAD is by using light therapy.
Women who juggle busy schedules and face too many demands on their time are especially susceptible to being overstressed, which can harm their wellbeing.
Employers in Denmark have started paying compensation to women who have developed breast cancer after working night shifts.
An exclusive interview between Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Lance Armstrong at the recent LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit discussing the global burden of cancer, the complacency shown towards this killer, and how it may impact our lives.
Following reports that light coupled with green tea can remove wrinkles, CNN explores the use of light therapy in skin care and treating skin ailments.