Harvard scientists discovered the neuroanatomical basis for acupuncture points that trigger a specific anti-inflammatory signaling pathway, advancing the understanding of acupuncture’s therapeutic ...

A team of researchers led by neuroscientists at Harvard Medical School has successfully used acupuncture to dampen a potentially fatal inflammatory response known as a cytokine storm, in mice with ...

After 25 years of providing acupuncture services to residents regardless of income, the 25-year-old nonprofit has closed its doors. Pathways to Wellness closed its doors on Sunday, saying in an email ...

Acupuncture could help treat alcoholics, according to a study. Researchers in South Korea found rats had suffered less withdrawal symptoms after undergoing the ancient practice. Tests revealed that ...

In animal models, acupuncture appears to impact the same biologic pathways ramped up by pain and stress, analogous to what drugs do in humans. The researchers say their animal study provides the ...

This stock photo shows electroacupuncture being used in a clinical practice. This modern-day form of acupuncture augments traditional methods by passing a microcurrent of electricity through very thin ...