Instant Genius Podcast: How the placebo effect actually works

Instant Genius Podcast: How the placebo effect actually works

How people can be healed without actual treatment.

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Published: February 19, 2024 at 8:00 am

The placebo effect is a seemingly wonderful experience, healing people with no apparent cure - but how does it really work?

We spoke to Dr Jeremy Howick, an epidemiologist and author of the new book The Power of Placebos to find out.

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