In this engaging episode, BBC journalist Laura Foster, known for her insightful medical reporting, discusses groundbreaking research linking the shingles vaccine to slower dementia progression. Alongside her, Dr. Katharina Schmidt, a neuroscientist specializing in placebo and nocebo effects, reveals how negative expectations can actually worsen treatment outcomes. The conversation also dives into how timing of immunotherapy might influence effectiveness and innovative approaches to manage menopause symptoms with hypnosis, showcasing intriguing intersections of health and psychology.
