
#511Medicine & HealthFront Page1 December 2025
Pinning Down the Evidence: Acupuncture for Depression
A comprehensive review of over 370 studies suggests acupuncture may alleviate major depression, particularly when paired with medication. However, despite positive reports, the data is plagued by methodological flaws, keeping the practice firmly as a supplementary option rather than a primary cure.
By Tang, Gou, Hu, Luo, Gang, Zhao