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Published January 30, 2009, 10:52 AM

BATTLEFIELD ACUPUNCTURE: Air Force training doctors to treat troops in Iraq, Afghanistan

Acupuncture involves placing very thin needles at specific points on the body to try to control pain and reduce stress. There are only theories about how, why and even whether it might work. Regardless, the ancient Chinese practice has been gradually catching on as a pain treatment for troops who come home wounded.

By: Kamala Lane, Associated Press

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