I love a massage. You won’t see me toeing the start line of a race without one on the calendar for the following week. On vacation, I always try to find a spa. At home, I’m religious about foam ...

Prescriptions for what researchers deemed “essentially placebo,” are given frequently by general practitioners (GPs) in Israel and 20 European countries to a small percentage of patients, according to ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants all health research stakeholders to commit to a “gold standard” when it comes to scientific research, including testing all ...

Kicking a ball or climbing stairs with ease after a leg amputation above the knee is now within reach. Researchers at MIT have developed a bionic knee that redefines mobility for above-the-knee ...

Unauthorised documentary about the rock band Placebo. This DVD is packed with exclusive in-depth interviews with the many people that Placebo have worked with in their ten year career.

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly claimed in public statements that most vaccines recommended for children in the US have not been tested against placebos, ...

Exia in use in a warehouse. [Image courtesy of German Bionic] German Bionic announced today that it launched the Exia AI-powered exoskeleton system, its most advanced wearable to date. Powered by ...

Remember that epic moment from Space Jam (the first one, of course, with Michael Jordan) where Bugs Bunny gives his teammates that very Michael's 'Secret Stuff,' which makes them incredibly strong and ...

Summary: Researchers have successfully induced the placebo effect in rats, uncovering the neural mechanisms behind how belief in pain relief can reduce the perception of pain. Using conditioning, rats ...

Bucshon, a cardiothoracic surgeon, served as the U.S. representative for Indiana’s 8th Congressional District from 2011 to 2025. As a cardiothoracic surgeon and former member of Congress, I’ve spent ...

Most of us do not think twice about picking up a cup of coffee, sending a quick text or carrying groceries in from the car. For people who use prosthetic hands, though, these everyday tasks can be a ...