Ear needles tune the brain: study reveals Acupuncture's inner workings
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This study looked at how a type of ear acupuncture (using tiny press needles) changes brain connections and nerve activity in 40 healthy adults. Researchers used brain scans to see if the acupuncture affects areas linked to emotion and body awareness, similar to vagus nerve stimu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jiangsu Taizhou People's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC