Some see acupuncture as a safe alternative to drugs, while others argue there's no convincing evidence of clinical benefit and potential for harm. So should doctors recommend acupuncture for pain?

The American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) published guidelines for pain management based on clinical evidence and research. These specifically highlight the benefits of acupuncture, massage ...

Acupuncture is a type of traditional Chinese medicine where a practitioner inserts needles into specific acupuncture points to promote the flow of energy. Some people use acupuncture for neck pain, ...

The world's largest randomized controlled trial of acupuncture in emergency departments has found the treatment is a safe and effective alternative to pain-relieving drugs for some patients. The study ...

The clinical indications for acupuncture are extensive, including internal medicine conditions, neurological dysfunctions, mood disorders, addictions, and urological problems such as urinary ...

DURHAM, N.C. – Using acupuncture before and during surgery significantly reduces the level of pain and the amount of potent painkillers needed by patients after the surgery is over, according to Duke ...

Whether you periodically experience neck and shoulder pain due to sitting at a desk and staring at a computer screen or device, or whether you have some mild to moderate chronic pain, acupuncture pens ...

Veterans experience high rates of chronic pain, which is strongly associated with addiction, depression and suicide risk.

(Editor's note: This story, which originally ran Dec. 7, 2017, has been edited to reflect the study's publication today in JAMA, the journal of the American Medical Association.) Early-stage breast ...