The concept of the placebo phenomenon is widely recognised, particularly within the realm of medication, where people often wonder whether placebos can genuinely assist physically or if their effects are purely psychological. The terms ‘placebo’ and ‘placebo effects’ are familiar...
Read MoreMice cured of depression; could this work for us too? It might seem like an odd question, but recent studies using animal models of depression suggest the key to mouse and human happiness might be closer than you’d ever imagine....
Read MorePre-programmed addiction Over the years, we’ve branded the alcoholic as merely weak-willed. However, within the medical and scientific communities, there is a broad consensus regarding alcoholism as being a disease, often linked to what some might call an addictive personality....
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