Dr. Barrie Cassileth answers the question: 'Safe To Have Acupuncture?' —Jan. 13, 2010 -- b>Question: Is it safe to have acupuncture if I'm undergoing cancer treatment? If so, how might it help?

It is upsetting to see anyone in pain, but it's especially heartbreaking to watch a child endure chronic pain. In addition to the suffering itself, chronic pain can cause traumatic effects on a ...

Acupuncture is a "safe and effective" treatment for back pain in older people, according to new research. Chronic back pain patients aged over 65 treated using the traditional Chinese method involving ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Both standard and enhanced acupuncture reduced pain-related disability in older adults. These benefits persisted ...

The objective of this study was to "critically assess the evidence presented in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about the ...

Learn about the benefits of combining integrative treatments like acupuncture with holistic group health practices to manage menopause symptoms. Kirtly Jones, MD, speaks with Lisa Taylor Swanson, PhD, ...

In a new study, older adults who received acupuncture had less pain and better mobility than those who got medication or physical therapy. A new clinical trial in older adults finds that acupuncture ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Researchers who reviewed reports of acupuncture in kids have concluded that the treatment seems safe for the under-18 crowd -- but added that more evidence would be helpful ...

Facial acupuncture is quickly becoming a popular alternative to botox and dermal fillers, but does it actually work better?