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Muscles in microgravity, and probing the placebo effect

The Naked Scientists Podcast

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Unraveling the Placebo Effect and Skin Cancer Insights

This chapter explores the placebo effect, explaining how belief and expectation can influence pain relief and the significance of this phenomenon in medical research. It also covers the relationship between sun exposure and skin cancer, emphasizing the importance of protective measures and early detection of skin lesions. The discussion highlights advances in understanding pain mechanisms and strategies for effective cancer awareness and diagnosis.

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