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Placebos work even when people know what they are taking – Earth.com
The results of the study suggest that “non-deceptive placebos” can change how the brain reacts to emotional information.
The placebo effect may be more powerful than previously realized, according to a new study from Michigan State University. The researchers have demonstrated that treatments containing no active ingredients can reduce brain markers of emotional distress, even when people know they have been given a placebo.
The results of the study suggest that “non-deceptive placebos” can change how the brain reacts to emotional information.
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