More people are seeking out traditional forms of medicine, from acupuncture to herbal medicines. The WHO is working to develop standards to make these healing practices implementable on a wide sale.

Research suggests that alternative treatments for migraine, including physical therapy, massage and vitamin supplements, can make a difference.

Researchers have identified a subset of neurons that must be present for acupuncture to trigger an anti-inflammatory response.

Acupuncture activates inflammation-regulating pathways, tames cytokine storm in mice.