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Research Results

Large Ginkgo Study (GEM) Completed

Ginkgo not found effective to prevent dementia. More

New Insight Into How Acupuncture Effects Pain

fMRI used to test true and sham acupuncture. More

Take Charge of Your Health

Research-based information on treatments and conditions.

A–Z Index of Health Topics

Be an Informed Consumer

What you should know before using CAM.

Time to Talk about CAM.

What does NCCAM do?

We conduct and support research, train CAM researchers, and provide information about CAM. More

Read the October issue of CAM at the NIH

What is CAM?

Complementary and alternative medicine includes health systems, practices, and products that are not considered part of conventional medicine. More