Suction cups are used to relieve tension from muscles. Cupping is a traditional Chinese medical technique popularized by athletes -- recall Michael Phelps at the 2016 Olympics -- that uses suction ...

ISTANBUL (Reuters) -In a brightly lit treatment room at a private hospital in Istanbul, doctor Erdal Dilekci makes dozens of small, quick incisions on a patient's back as part of a centuries-old ...

Be careful not to follow gurus who associate all kinds of benefits with cupping therapy. Two reports warn of its dangers. The list of supposed benefits of cupping therapy or therapy with suction cups ...

Cupping has become increasing popular in recent years. At the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, many observers noticed some bruise-like marks on some of the athletes, including swimmer Michael Phelps, which ...