Why does the placebo effect work?

Jul 17, 2015 · 20 min · Episode 318 · 20.0 MB

0:00-20:42

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Why does the placebo effect work? Why do we get goosebumps? Why does scratching relieve itches? How can you fix bad breath? Why is it hard to wee if someone else is there? How long does food stay in the stomach? Plus, why screams are scary. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists