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Used in healing practices for centuries, modern versions of these spiky mats are increasingly popular, and many people find them invaluable. Here’s what the science says

It’s unclear how Linda Brown ended up in the water and an investigation is ongoing

Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide

Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, yet most treatments offer limited relief. One of the most divisive is acupuncture – recommended in US guidelines for lower back pain but not in the UK. A new study has now examined whether it truly helps.

A woman went to the hospital for severe joint pain in her knees, and an X-ray showed hundreds of strands of gold thread.

Services included in the Mecca Apothecary include "naturopathy, acupuncture, and holistic mind-body therapies".

There’s something almost magical about the human brain—especially when it believes something is working, even when it technically shouldn’t. The placebo effect is more than just a quirky medical phenomenon; it’s a testament to how powerful expectations and beliefs can shape the experience of pain, illness, and healing.

A Lutheran church in Minneapolis is taking practical steps to help its mostly Latino immigrant congregation deal with the uncertainty and stress of a Trump administration crackdown

A perentie lizard in Dallas, an African penguin in Boston and an Oberhasli goat in Chicago are just a few recent examples of animals at zoos and aquariums benefiting recently from acupuncture therapy. As acupuncture has gained wide use in human medicine in the U.S., it also has become increasingly…