The placebo effect is the phenomenon of our expectations resulting in real physical and mental changes. It has frustrated, intrigued, and perplexed researchers at least as far back as the 1700s. More ...

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 ...

Are you a Harry Potter fan? If so, you might recall the following storyline from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Harry’s friend, Ronald Weasley, is an enthusiastic hobby sportsman with ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Despite the placebo effect’s long history in medicine — not to mention the critical role placebo plays in ...

It was time for Dr. Musavi to convey the sad news. With her health rapidly declining, his patient, Mrs. Ozra, had less than two weeks to live. Summoning the family together, he encouraged them to make ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Our expectations can greatly influence the way we experience the ...

Catarina Craveiro, a biomedical research technician from Lisbon, had been hobbled by lower back pain from scoliosis since childhood, unable to do much physically and dependent on ibuprofen for relief.