Host Julia Cartwright explores the placebo effect's remarkable power, from WWII field hospitals to modern migraine studies. Discover how belief triggers real physiological changes—placebos showed 50% effectiveness in depression trials, and fake knee surgery matched real procedures. Learn why knowing you're taking a sugar pill can still reduce pain, and how doctor-patient relationships amplify healing through shared conviction.

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