Gordon Welters for The New York Times Acupuncture may be helpful in treating migraines, arthritis and chronic pain. A new study of acupuncture — the most rigorous and detailed analysis of the treatment to date — found that it can ease migraines and arthritis and other forms of … [Read more...]

An international collaboration, involving some of the UK’s top acupuncture researchers, has provided definitive evidence that acupuncture is effective for chronic pain. The Acupuncture Trialists' Collaboration analysed raw individual patient data, which was available for 17,922 … [Read more...]

A qualitative study has explored the experiences of women receiving acupuncture for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers interviewed eight Swedish women with PCOS, following multiple acupuncture treatments. For women suffering from PCOS, the positive results of … [Read more...]

There are currently no recommended medical treatment options for threatened miscarriage. In a debate article, Australian authors discuss the physiological processes of early pregnancy loss, together with the possible benefits of providing supportive acupuncture care. Since … [Read more...]

A Turkish pilot study suggests that acupuncture may be an effective method of analgesia in newborn infants. Ten pre-term neonates requiring a heel prick for blood gas analysis were randomly assigned to receive acupuncture or no acupuncture before the procedure, and the groups … [Read more...]