placebo
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Discoveries & Research
Asymmetric placebo effect in response to spicy food
The expectations humans have of a pleasurable sensation asymmetrically shape neuronal responses and subjective experiences to hot sauce, according to…
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Discoveries & Research
Placebo pain relief and positive treatment expectations are not caused by dopamine, researchers find
New findings argue against a direct causal role for dopamine during the experience of a treatment effect in the establishment…
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Discoveries & Research
Brain scans reveal that mindfulness meditation for pain is not a placebo
Pain is a complex, multifaceted experience shaped by various factors beyond physical sensation, such as a person’s mindset and their…
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