placebo effect

Homeopathic Potions: Medicine That Lies

Homeopathic medicines are not regulated to determine if they are as effective as medicine, or if they are safe, nor is there a reporting mechanism for side effects. The FDA is considering changing this.

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Sham Surgery

Surgeons perform operations that may be not beneficial. A look at sham operations, the ethics behind them, and the placebo effect.

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