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- UC San Diego neurobiologists identify specific brain circuitry responsible for placebo pain relief using novel mouse models
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Medical News
A multi-institutional study led by the University of California San Diego has pinpointed the neural pathways that drive placebo pain relief by successfully adapting human protocols...
- Scientists Use Light-Activated Drugs to Map Neural Circuits Driving Placebo Pain Relief
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Medical News
A multi-institutional team led by UC San Diego has identified the specific brain circuitry and opioid neuropeptides responsible for the placebo effect in mice. By utilizing "photoa...
- Comprehensive BMJ Meta-Analysis Questions Clinical Efficacy of Kinesio Taping for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain and Mobility
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Health
A massive data synthesis published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine suggests that Kinesio taping provides only uncertain, short-term relief for muscle and joint conditions. Researche...
- Clinical Trial Reveals Open Label Placebos Reduce Stress and Enhance Memory in Healthy Older Adults
Published: Mar 30, 2026
Section: Research
A randomized controlled study published in the International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology demonstrates that placebos can improve cognitive and physical functioning eve...