You can catch the 'nocebo' effect from family, friends—even social media. But what is it, actually?
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The Conversation3d
You can catch the ‘nocebo’ effect from family, friends – even social media. But what is it, actually?
Most people have heard of the placebo effect, where a fake treatment can improve someone’s health because they believe it will help them. The nocebo effect is the opposite. It occurs when ...