Acupuncture for depression?: A systematic review of systematic reviews.

Summary: Is acupuncture a valid cure for the blues? Researchers analyzed eight major systematic reviews covering 71 studies to find the truth. While five reviews suggested it helps, three did not. Notably, the positive results came almost exclusively from China, raising concerns about research reliability and bias. The final verdict? There is currently no solid proof that acupuncture treats depression better than a placebo.