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Placebos Work Even if You Know They’re Placebos!

Placebos can alleviate all sorts of symptoms, but there’s debate about their usage from an ethical standpoint. Of course, a doctor can’t tell a patient they’re taking placebos or they won’t work anymore… or will they?

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Placebos work — even without deception


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Placebos work — even without deception


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