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We explore the mysterious ability of placebos to promote measurable physical healing, even when no medicine is present, and what this tells us about the power of belief and the body’s capacity for self-curative pot...
The Placebo Effect is an episode from Humankind on Public Radio by David Freudberg. We explore the mysterious ability of placebos to promote measurable physical healing, even when no medicine is present, and what this tells us about the pow...
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Published Apr 9, 2026, 29:14 long, audio available.
We explore the mysterious ability of placebos to promote measurable physical healing, even when no medicine is present, and what this tells us about the power of belief and the body’s capacity for self-curative potential. To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in association with GBH Boston.
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The Placebo Effect is an episode from Humankind on Public Radio by David Freudberg.
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This episode was published on Apr 9, 2026.
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The Placebo Effect is from Humankind on Public Radio by David Freudberg.
Published Apr 9, 2026 and 29:14 long