News in brief

Here are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.

Letters to the Editor

I am writing today with a joy that I would like to share. My first check-up after finishing chemotherapy came back clear. My recovery is a great testament to the macrobiotic diet, as it has kept me as well as can be during the complete cancer treatment.

Research shows natural cancer therapies don't cure, says expert

Cancer patients are being warned by a medical expert that some complementary therapies are not only useless, but could be dangerous.

Chicago Museum Unveils One-of-a-Kind Exhibition

CHICAGO----THE INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF SURGICAL SCIENCE in Chicago proudly announces an innovative new version of OUR BODY: THE UNIVERSE WITHIN, the renowned exhibition of actual human bodies.

Healthcare Trends: Key Fitness, Nutrition, Health and Wellness Trends For 2011

Key healthcare trends like exercise snacks, dieting by addition, yoga therapy, and DIY healthcare start putting overwhelmed consumers back in control as CEOs of their own wellbeing, reports Leslie Nolen of The Radial Group.