Meridians and qi are having a moment on the global stage. For the first time, the World Health Organization has included a chapter on traditional Chinese medicine in its upcoming diagnostic manual. But the new recognition has prompted backlash and warnings among doctors in Europe who fear the change could lead to a rise in unproven treatments.
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