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Know the Science: The Facts About Health News Stories

Complementary Health Approaches in the News

Complementary Health Approaches in the News

News stories about complementary health approaches are often on television, on the internet, and in magazines and newspapers.

In fact, the media is one of our main sources of information when we make health-related decisions. While many news reports are reliable, some are missing important information, and some are confusing, conflicting, or misleading.

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