acupuncture
7 Must-Read Stories In November 2017
Outstanding scientists, ambitious biotech startups, modernized acupuncture and a video of CRISPR in action were the hottest topics of November 2017.
Nanotech Acupuncture Needles For Cancer Treatment
Researchers in South Korea have demonstrated that acupuncture needles with microscopic holes can reduce tumor size in rats.
Can Acupuncture Help You Lose Weight?
A clinical trial involving 72 participants suggests that acupuncture is a safe way to help people lose weight.
A Hole-y New Way To Perform Acupuncture
Aided by nanotechnology, scientists have succeeded in developing porous acupuncture needles that offer enhanced therapeutic properties.
Ear Acupuncture Might Ease Constipation
A systematic review suggests that auriculotherapy might be useful in managing the symptoms of chronic constipation.
Acupuncture Can Treat Hot Flashes
A review of more than 100 studies shows that menopausal women may benefit from acupuncture to treat hot flashes.
Acupuncture Could Help Treat Septic Shock
A study in mice showed that acupuncture may also protect against deadly bacterial infections.
Quality Of Acupuncture Needles Must Be Improved, Study
The quality of acupuncture needles is high, but should be improved to avoid potential problems such as pain and skin reactions, researchers say.
Acupuncture Eases Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects, Study
Breast cancer patients treated with an aromatase inhibitor experience fewer side effects when they get acupuncture, researchers say.
Ear Acupuncture Could Help People Lose Weight, Study
Acupuncture of five points on the outer ear - shen-men (divine gate), spleen, stomach, hunger and endocrine - can help shed the pounds, says a South Korean study.
