COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Apr 17 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Views: How Beliefs and Alternative Medicine Shape Opinions

A recent study in Northern Italy explored how personal beliefs and alternative medicine use affect views on vaccines. It turns out that spirituality and the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) can make people more cautious about vaccines. This includes both COVID-19 vaccines and those required for children. The research also looked into how spirituali...

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Mar 25 2025HEALTH

Cancer Patients and Their Use of Alternative Treatments

In Indonesia, many people with breast cancer and colorectal cancer turn to complementary medicine. This is a big deal because it can mess with their regular treatment. It might cause unwanted side effects, interfere with their medication, or even delay their cancer care. The focus here is on understanding why and how these patients use complementary medicine. It's i...

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