substance or treatment of no therapeutic value
psypost.org Oct 18
A single dose of psilocybin eased depression within days, but its edge over placebo faded within a year
psypost.org/a-single-dose-of-psilocybin-eased-depression-within-days-but-its-edge-over-placebo-faded-within-a-year/
Early research suggests petrelintide may have fewer GI effects than GLP-1s: Petrelintide, an amylin agonist medication, may support weight loss with fewer ...
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/early-research-suggests-petrelintide-may-have-fewer-gi-effects-than-glp-1s
nejm.org Oct 22
Retatrutide Once Weekly for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: retatrutide resulted in significantly greater decreases in OSA than placebo.
nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2611477
sciencealert.com Oct 19
Probiotics May Protect From Signs of Early Cognitive Decline, Clinical Trial Finds
sciencealert.com/probiotics-may-protect-from-signs-of-early-cognitive-decline-clinical-trial-finds
CBL-514, a first-in-class injection that triggers fat cell death, reduced visceral fat volume by nearly 12% at just week 4 and by roughly 10% at weeks 8-12 ... Show more
Many surgical interventions are little better than placebo: A succession of clinical trials is upending the field
economist.com/science-and-technology/2026/09/23/many-surgical-interventions-are-little-better-than-placebo
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TikTok gave teens, children placebo safety feature in experiment, New York alleges
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2026/10/08/tiktok-gave-teens-children-placebo-safety-feature-in-experiment-new-york-alleges
health.com Oct 09
New research found that middle-aged adults who took creatine improved lean mass and strength compared to those taking a placebo ... Show more
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‘Godzilla’ of weight-loss drugs could provide other important health benefits: Though not yet approved by any regulatory agency, Retatrutide could help improve ...
theguardian.com/science/2026/sep/29/retatrutide-godzilla-of-weight-loss-drugs-other-health-benefits
Fenugreek May Help Sexual Function, Period Pain, and Lactation: The hormonal benefits of fenugreek extend beyond the muscle-bulking testosterone boost ...
nutritionfacts.org/blog/fenugreek-may-help-sexual-function-period-pain-and-lactation/
sciencealert.com Oct 01
Ozempic-Like Drugs Could Have a Surprising Effect on Alcohol Cravings: Imagine ordering a drink you would normally enjoy, then finding you barely want to touch ...
sciencealert.com/ozempic-like-drugs-could-have-a-surprising-effect-on-alcohol-cravings
The truth about cold and flu tablets – and what you should take instead: Recent studies have shown that oral phenylephrine performs no better than a placebo for ...
independent.co.uk/news/health/cold-and-flu-tablets-medicine-paracetamol-ibuprofen-b3059082.html
The Korea Times Sep 30
Young Koreans use digital placebos to curb spending: Office worker Lee Joo-hyun, 25, opens a mobile app when hunger strikes, even though she is trying to lose ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260930/young-koreans-use-digital-placebos-to-curb-spending
Alopecia areata: Medication can cause hair to grow back completely: Losing more than 100 hairs a day can be a medical condition. The causes are varied - | from ...
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Yorkshire Live Sep 26
Atorvastatin reduced major cardiovascular event risk by 30% compared with placebo but 'death risk' remained same
FULL STORY ⬇️ www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/families-diesel-cars-face-100-34420681?
QTc changes and early major adverse cardiovascular events associated with antidepressant treatment for major depressive disorder in adults: individual ...
bmj.com/content/394/bmj-2026-100600
Étude de cas : réaction nocebo lors d’une désensibilisation au létrozole chez une patiente avec antécédents de cancer
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Mayo Clinic is seeking women to participate in a research study. The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of 12 weeks of melatonin supplementation ... Show more
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Melatonin Effects On Cardiovascular Disease Mechanisms In Midlife Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial
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Melatonin Effects On Cardiovascular Disease Mechanisms In Midlife Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Can psychedelic clinical trials be better? Researchers say yes: UC San Francisco researchers are weighing in on one of the biggest challenges in psychedelic ...
medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-psychedelic-clinical-trials.html
Atorvastatin reduced the risk of major cardiovascular (CV) events, predominantly nonfatal events, by 30% compared with placebo in adults aged 70 years or older ... Show more
In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, researchers found that cognitive performance improved “across all measures" for kids consuming ... Show more
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thelancet.com Sep 11
Perioperative durvalumab plus fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel for resectable gastric and gastro-oesophageal junction adenocarcinoma ...
thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(26)01254-7/abstract
Semaglutide helps 4 in 10 children with obesity lose weight, move below limit in new trial
indianexpress.com/article/health-wellness/semaglutide-helps-children-obesity-lose-weight-limit-new-trial-10871044/
health.com Sep 08
New research found that middle-aged adults who took creatine improved lean mass and strength compared to those taking a placebo ... Show more
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health.com Sep 04
New Research Suggests Creatine May Help Boost Strength After 45—Even Without Exercise
health.com/study-creatine-strength-after-45-12060365
thelancet.com Aug 31
Safety and lipoprotein(a)-lowering effects of Kylo-11, a non-canonical, long-duration small interfering RNA targeting lipoprotein(a): a first-in-human ...
thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(26)01484-4/abstract
A pill without contents that still shows real effects - | we explain what's behind it! #placebo #medikamente #wissenschaft #studie #stiftungwarentest
thelancet.com Aug 28
Rezpegaldesleukin treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (REZOLVE-AD): final results from the 16-week induction period of an international ...
thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(26)01143-8/abstract
'A mass psychogenic illness': How the placebo effect's evil twin is spreading faster than ever
sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/nocebo-effect
journals.plos.org Aug 25
Effects of peppermint (Mentha x piperita L.) oil on cardiometabolic outcomes in patients with pre- and stage 1 hypertension: A placebo randomized controlled ...
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Why do some people swear by homeopathy despite limited evidence of its effectiveness? We explore the placebo effect, how belief can influence symptoms ... Show more
RFK Jr. repeated the false claim that vaccines haven’t been tested in placebo-controlled trials, after CNN’s Sanjay Gupta pushed back on his “soda bottle” ... Show more
Adults with overweight or obesity receiving semaglutide 2.4 mg consumed significantly fewer calories at an “all-you-can-eat” laboratory lunch than those who ... Show more
FR-üh dran on the drone shock: Is Dobrindt's new research center just a placebo?
fr.de/politik/fr-ueh-dran-zum-drohnen-zentrum-cochstedt-dobrindt-eroeffnet-neues-labor-94448082.html
Novel Nonopioid May Offer Acute Pain Relief: In a phase 2b trial, the selective Nav1.8 inhibitor LTG-001 is associated with reduced acute postsurgical pain ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/novel-nonopioid-may-offer-acute-pain-relief-2026a1000rd9
technologynetworks.com Aug 14
THC Reduces Nightmares in PTSD Study: Researchers tested standardized oral THC (dronabinol) in 171 adults with PTSD-related nightmares ...
technologynetworks.com/tn/news/thc-reduces-nightmares-in-ptsd-study-415531
A Common Drug Offers New Hope to People With Severe Hair Loss: Two major trials show a JAK inhibitor drug helped over half of severe alopecia patients regrow ...
newsweek.com/a-common-drug-offers-new-hope-to-people-with-severe-hair-loss-12318978
LSD Just Passed Its Biggest Trial Yet for Anxiety: It's the second major victory this year for Definium Therapeutics and its proprietary version of LSD.
gizmodo.com/lsd-just-passed-its-biggest-trial-yet-for-anxiety-2000797652
Novel Nonopioid May Offer Acute Pain Relief: In a phase 2b trial, the selective Nav1.8 inhibitor LTG-001 is associated with reduced acute postsurgical pain ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/novel-nonopioid-may-offer-acute-pain-relief-2026a1000rd9
A purified oral combination of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) may offer a new treatment option for agitation in patients with advanced ... Show more
Cannabis-derived drug reduces nightmares in clinical trial: Study: The double-blind, placebo-controlled study followed more than 170 adults with post-traumatic ...
indianexpress.com/article/technology/science/cannabis-derived-drug-reduces-nightmares-in-clinical-trial-study-10820680/
Placebo Effect: A Pill Without Anything, Please: Sham medications can have astonishing effects, even when patients are aware of them. Read more about the power ...
test.de/Placebo-Effekt-Eine-Pille-ohne-alles-bitte-6308604-0/
Paid articlePaywallA Daily GLP-1 Pill Could Curb Heavy Drinking: People with alcohol use disorder taking oral semaglutide saw numerous improvements compared to placebo ...
gizmodo.com/a-daily-glp-1-pill-could-curb-heavy-drinking-2000792946
Miracle Weapon Placebo: Why Pain Relief Is Not Imaginary: The placebo effect can measurably alleviate pain. Previously experienced relief changes the brain more ...
merkur.de/wissen/wunderwaffe-placebo-warum-schmerzlinderung-keine-einbildung-ist-zr-94421400.html
STAT Jul 29
Latigo reports mid-stage success for would-be rival to Vertex’s pain drug Journavx
statnews.com/2026/07/29/latigo-phase-2-results-non-opioid-pain-reliever-ltg-001/
Paid articlePaywall Ten-year follow-up data from the FIDELITY study of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) in patients with symptoms of degenerative meniscal tear found the ... Show more
Delayed-onset muscle soreness, the discomfort that starts the day after a particularly grueling workout, is caused by micro-tears in the muscle itself that ... Show more
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Large-scale brain analysis reveals multiple pathways to placebo effects on pain: Scientists have long known that expectations can reduce pain. What remained ...
medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-large-scale-brain-analysis-reveals.html
bps.org.uk Jul 23
Honest placebos aid older adults’ memory more than deceptive ones: New research puts placebos head-to-head, and finds honest placebos yield greater cognitive and ...
bps.org.uk/research-digest/honest-placebos-aid-older-adults-memory-more-deceptive-ones
technologynetworks.com Jul 20
Can Psychedelics Help Treat Adult ADHD?: Researchers reviewed five studies examining psychedelics for adult ADHD. While observational studies reported symptom ...
technologynetworks.com/tn/news/can-psychedelics-help-treat-adult-adhd-414720
Nocebo effect: Why negative expectations intensify pain: The nocebo effect is the opposite of the placebo effect. He describes the phenomenon that negative ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/nocebo-effekt-warum-negative-erwartungen-schmerzen-verstaerken-894979874250
Paid articlePaywall Mayo Clinic is seeking women to participate in a research study. The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of 12 weeks of melatonin supplementation ... Show more
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Melatonin Effects On Cardiovascular Disease Mechanisms In Midlife Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial
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Melatonin Effects On Cardiovascular Disease Mechanisms In Midlife Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Placebo effect: How does an effect work without an active ingredient?: A placebo | The nocebo effect occurs when a placebo without an active ingredient produces ...
ndr.de/ratgeber/placebo-effekt-wirkung-ist-ohne-wirkstoff-moeglich,placebo-114.html
Do Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds Help an Enlarged Prostate?: Cranberries and pumpkin seeds are put to the test for benign prostatic hypertrophy ...
nutritionfacts.org/blog/do-cranberries-and-pumpkin-seeds-help-an-enlarged-prostate/
A selective serotonin 4 receptor agonist approved for chronic constipation improved persistent cognitive symptoms in individuals with remitted major depressive ... Show more
Negative expectations are not imaginary – they trigger real pain reactions in the brain and are stronger than the placebo effect. 👉 Read more: Nocebo effect: Why "Warning, this will hurt" can measurably increase pain
A Surprising Vegetable Approach to Insomnia: Lactucin, the hypnotic component of lettuce, is put to the test in a randomized, double-blind ...
nutritionfacts.org/blog/a-surprising-vegetable-approach-to-insomnia/
AstraZeneca Says Wainua Trial Failed to Meet Primary Goal: AstraZeneca, Ionis are jointly developing and commercializing Wainua in the U.S.
wsj.com/health/pharma/astrazeneca-says-wainua-trial-failed-to-meet-primary-goal-7603f166
Paid articlePaywall In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, researchers found that cognitive performance improved “across all measures" for kids consuming ... Show more
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Mayo Clinic researchers are seeking female volunteers with fibroids, over the age of 21, to participate in a research study ... Show more
Prescription of Letrozole for Uterine Myoma
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Prescription of Letrozole for Uterine Myoma
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A selective serotonin 4 receptor agonist approved for chronic constipation improved persistent cognitive symptoms in individuals with remitted major depressive ... Show more
Is lifestyle change always the ‘winning ticket’ for managing diabetes?
seattletimes.com/life/wellness/is-lifestyle-change-always-the-winning-ticket-for-managing-diabetes/
What older adults need to know before taking a GLP-1 medication to lose weight: Starting Wednesday, millions of Medicare-qualifying adults will have access to ...
edition.cnn.com/2026/07/01/health/glp1-weight-loss-age-wellness
Melatonin seems to work against pain: Some people with sleep problems swear by melatonin supplements. A new analysis shows: Taking it could also alleviate mild ...
spektrum.de/news/schlafhormon-kann-melatonin-schmerzen-lindern/2331996
Can Early Metformin Treatment Prevent Long COVID Symptoms?: Early metformin treatment in mild-to-moderate COVID may not prevent long-term symptoms but is linked ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/can-early-metformin-treatment-prevent-long-covid-symptoms-2026a1000m42
Mayo Clinic study finds common drug may help prevent life-threatening liver failure after surgery
newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-study-finds-common-drug-may-help-prevent-life-threatening-liver-failure-after-surgery/
SciTechDaily Jun 23
This “Fake” Pill Improved Memory and Physical Performance in Just 3 Weeks: Older adults who knowingly took placebo pills showed significant gains in memory ...
scitechdaily.com/this-fake-pill-improved-memory-and-physical-performance-in-just-3-weeks/
Mayo Clinic researchers are looking for individuals ages 18 to 45 with menstrual migraine to participate in a research study ... Show more
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A Study To Learn About The Study Medicine Called Rimegepant In Women When Used For Intermittent Prevention Of Menstrual Migraine
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A Study To Learn About The Study Medicine Called Rimegepant In Women When Used For Intermittent Prevention Of Menstrual Migraine
Precision Nutrition Jun 25
Most people aren’t lying when they say something “worked”…
But that doesn’t mean it actually did.
The placebo effect is powerful ... Show more
Scientists Told Healthy Adults This Memory Pill Was Fake. It Boosted Their Cognitive Performance Anyway
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LSD Just Passed Its Biggest Test Yet for Treating Depression: People taking Definium Therapeutics' DT120 showed long-lasting reductions in their depression ...
gizmodo.com/lsd-just-passed-its-biggest-test-yet-for-treating-depression-2000775462
Placebo celebrate their beginnings: These are the week's music highlights.: Tears, Wolfgang Petry, and Placebo, who present a brand new version of their ...
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