Remember that epic moment from Space Jam (the first one, of course, with Michael Jordan) where Bugs Bunny gives his teammates that very Michael's 'Secret Stuff,' which makes them incredibly strong and ...

In medicine, the placebo effect has been known for some time, but can it also show its effects in training? Researchers from Norway investigated this question—with a surprising result. The post The ...

Research indicates open-label placebos can ease stress and boost memory in older adults, presenting a novel, ethical strategy for promoting healthy aging.

In this column, we cover how you can use the design of the physical environments in which you and those you care about find yourselves to make desired outcomes more likely—whether those outcomes are ...

There is a saying in medicine that goes double for psychiatry: "You shall not lie." So the question is: Is it possible to prescribe a placebo without lying? There are two kinds of placebo: a pure ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Study suggests that ambient dopamine levels in the brain do not influence the strength of the placebo effect. The placebo effect ...