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Dengue Platelet Panic: Why Families Across India Risk Unnecessary Transfusion and Papaya Overdose

The number that takes over the roomA normal platelet count sits between 1.5 lakh and 4 lakh per microlitre of blood. In dengue, it can drop to 20,000 or even lower, and in most of those cases, the patient still does not bleed. This is the central fact that the…

Times Life · Sep 15

Illegal cannabis export bid foiled

A total of 287kg of cannabis hidden in parcels supposedly containing coffee beans was seized at a private logistics company in Bang Yai district, Nonthaburi, on Tuesday, according to the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine.

Bangkok Post · Jul 1

Penalty guidelines set for cannabis business offences

The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has issued new penalty guidelines on cannabis businesses that violate the rules.

Bangkok Post · Jun 23

Cannabis restricted to 5 medical uses, health authorities say

Cannabis buds may legally be used only by patients with five categories of symptoms and must be obtained with a doctor’s prescription, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine announced on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Sep 2, 2025

RFK Jr. will ‘end the war’ against alternative medicine at the FDA, from stem cell therapy to chelation

“If you want to take an experimental drug … you ought to be able to do that," said RFK Jr.

Fortune · Jun 6, 2025

24 Incredibly Dangerous Things That Most People See As Safe

A new diet, a new skincare hack, or a booming interest in some form of alternative medicine. Sometimes certain trends come and they might seem safe and fun, yet in reality, they're not.

Bored Panda · May 26, 2025

Ritual founder asks Congress to regulate supplement industry

Ritual founder Katerina Schneider is asking Congress to regulate the supplement industry, despite HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s support for alternative medicine.

Fortune · Mar 11, 2025

The Intersection of Sports and Alternative Medicine: A Growing Trend

Athletes looking for fresh approaches to improve performance, accelerate recovery, and preserve their general well-being have opened the world of sports to a greater acceptance of alternative medicine in recent years. Although conventional training ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 6, 2024

The Multi-Trillion-Dollar Wellness Industry Is Making Us Sick

Alternative medicine has become a scrutiny-free wonderland for anything and everything

The Walrus · Oct 21, 2024

5 Ayurvedic recipes for weight loss

The ancient medicinal practice of Ayurveda that originated in India around 3,000 years ago is known for its holistic effect on health. The alternative medicine system emphasizes on eating satvik and wholesome foods that are cooked and served fresh and warm. Eating foods cooked with the principles of Ayurveda can…

The Times of India · Oct 3, 2024