University opening new integrative medicine center

August 16, 2008 By SUE MAJOR HOLMES , Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- Many academic health centers offer programs that include traditional Chinese treatments or Ayurvedic medicine from India. The University of New Mexico goes beyond that, says management of its new Center for Life.

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