Acupuncture eases anxiety in cancer patients, study finds

This study tested whether adding manual acupuncture to standard care (medication and counseling) helps cancer patients feel less anxious and improves their quality of life. Thirty-eight adults with recent cancer diagnoses and moderate-to-severe anxiety received either real acupuncture or a sham version alongside standard therapy for six days. Researchers measured changes in anxiety scores and quality-of-life questionnaires to compare the two groups.