Some placebos are far more effective than others, and they can lead to real chemical changes in the body.

You've probably heard how some drugs and treatments make people feel better, even when they turn out to be fake. That's the placebo effect, but how does it work? And could the same effect backfire, causing your brain to make you feel...

What exactly is hypnosis? Some people think it's just a fun trick for magic shows, but can it actually make you do things against your will? Learn all this and more with Michael Aranda in a new episode of SciShow!

The placebo effect is an unexplained phenomenon wherein drugs, treatments, and therapies that aren't supposed to have an effect -- and are often fake -- miraculously make people feel better. What's going on? Emma Bryce dives into the...

A placebo can only work if someone (or something) believes it will. So how can animals be fooled by the placebo effect?

Every day there are news reports of new health advice, but how can you know if they're right? Doctor and epidemiologist Ben Goldacre shows us, at high speed, the ways evidence can be distorted, from the blindingly obvious nutrition...

You've probably heard how some drugs and treatments make people feel better, even when they turn out to be fake. That's the placebo effect, but how does it work? And could the same effect backfire, causing your brain to make you feel...

Hypnosis: that's just a fun gimmick for stage shows and plot twists, right? Well, turns out there might be more to it.

How do sugar pills really interact with our bodies?

CBD is so hot right now. The compound is being added to everything from gummies to lattes, attached to claims about how it can improve health in any number of ways. But what do we really know about the validity of those claims? And what...

The placebo effect extends to how expensive a treatment is. People tend to believe they get what they pay for when it comes to medicine, even placebos. And we talk about measles outbreaks. This is Healthcare Triage News.

Earlier this week, we covered the difference between brand name and generic drugs. To be honest, we taped that episode a few weeks ago. It takes us some time to work out magic, add graphics, and wind up with the HCT you know and love.

In order for a drug to be approved by the FDA, it must prove itself better than a placebo, or fake drug. But when it comes to medical devices and surgery, the requirements aren't the same. Placebos aren't required. That is likely a...

A few more patients are cured of Ebola in the US, and placebos can help kids with the cold. This is Healthcare Triage News.

Stents are a popular treatment for angina pectoris, or chest pain usually resulting from narrowed arteries. Getting a stent is a serious procedure, with no small risk associated with it. And recent studies indicate that stents don't do...

Explore the complex effects of antidepressants in this educational video. We delve into the common concern of feeling numb while on medications like SSRIs and Wellbutrin, differentiating between side effects and therapeutic effects. The...

Explore the fascinating science behind autosuggestion and the placebo effect. Learn how positive thinking can not only improve performance but also influence physical health. This video delves into how repetitive positive affirmations...

In one of our first episodes of Healthcare Triage, we discussed how placebo controlled randomized controlled trials showed that sugar doesn't make kids hyper. Placebos, or fake therapies, are important because people who think they're...

Placebos are treatments that donêt actually do anything. They have no medical effect and no active medicine. It's not a drug that is intended to improve your health. So why do they sometimes work? Well, it turns out your brain is super...

Stents are a popular treatment for angina pectoris, or chest pain usually resulting from narrowed arteries. Getting a stent is a serious procedure, with no small risk associated with it. And recent studies indicate that stents don't do...

A few more patients are cured of Ebola in the US, and placebos can help kids with the cold. This is Healthcare Triage News.

Earlier this week, we covered the difference between brand name and generic drugs. To be honest, we taped that episode a few weeks ago. It takes us some time to work out magic, add graphics, and wind up with the HCT you know and love.

The placebo effect extends to how expensive a treatment is. People tend to believe they get what they pay for when it comes to medicine, even placebos. And we talk about measles outbreaks. This is Healthcare Triage News.

Aaron Carroll and Tiffany Doherty address viewer questions about tobacco research, vitamin D, Coronavirus, breast milk production, and whether sports drinks help with a fever!