Alternative medicine

We all know (or were) the kid who makes us wish for the invention of a Ritalin blow dart. But is it a good idea to put kids on psychiatric meds? And once they’re on, how long is long enough? The Savvy Psychologist tackles the topic of psychiatric drugs that start early and last a lifetime

New evidence suggests that a chemical derived from marijuana may be an effective treatment for patients with drug-resistant forms of epilepsy

The immune system has evolved alongside worms and bacteria in an evolutionary tug of war, which may have shaped the body's defenses

Alice B. Toklas truly stirred the pot when she included a recipe for hashish fudge in her memoir-cum-cookbook. She published The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook in 1954, following the death of her lifelong partner, Gertrude Stein.

Inside and outside the kitchen, chefs have been known to get into the weeds–but the majority of culinary cannabis creations have been mainly limited to a few cakes, cookies, and of course, the archetypal pot brownie.

A novel twist on the young field of optogenetics may provide a new way to study living human brains as well as offering innovative therapeutic uses.

A pilot study with the shamanic brew hints at its therapeutic potential

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration discovered an amphetamine-like substance in certain diet pills and sports products in 2013 but did not warn consumers

Proponents of the practice say it can help relieve postpartum depression, but there are no data to back their assertions

Is turmeric as wonderful as it seems? Everyday Einstein looks at the science behind turmeric's active ingredient: curcumin

Researchers will be able to obtain more powerful varieties of the drug courtesy of the National Institute on Drug Abuse

As more states legalize treatment, scientists are learning how the plant's chemicals may help conditions ranging from brain injuries to cancer