Nocebo Effect Explained: Here's How Placebo Effect's Negative Counterpart Works

Medicine & Technology May 01, 2024

The nocebo effect refers to when a person's negative expectations towards treatment could lead to negative side effects. Read to learn more.

Unmasking the Coffee Buzz: Is Alertness a Placebo Effect? Study Uncovers Surprising Brain Findings

Jun 30, 2023

Scientists discover coffee's alertness may only be a placebo effect, not caffeine-based, through MRI scans on regular coffee drinkers. Continue reading to learn more details.

How Effective Are Placebo Treatments?

Oct 21, 2020

The placebo effect goes back to the 16th century in Europe where the Catholic Church used fake holy objects to determine which demonic possessions were real. Today, placebo treatments are widely accepted in clinical trials. Why is the placebo effect so effective?