Q+A: Is the Placebo Effect Real?

In this month’s Q+A we’re tackling the question: is the Placebo Effect real? This is a controversial one – especially if you’re a hardcore Skeptic. Remember, you can ask us ANY question you like us to answer on a future Q+A episode of The Seeker and the Skeptic. The more controversial the better! Get in touch here to ask away >> If you enjoy the show, we’d love your support to help us keep exploring these topics and bringing our research, experiences and discussion to you. Anything you can give is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to sharing more adventures with your support! Support the show on Patreon >>   LINKS MENTIONED The Power of The Placebo: a skeptical view (Article by Mike Hall, the skeptic Rebecca mentions in this episode) http://www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/2010/04/the-power-of-the-placebo-a-skeptical-view/#more-593 How Real is the Placebo Effect? https://theovertake.com/~alpha/placebo-nocebo/ Placebo Effects Revisited https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/placebo-effects-revisited/ Placebo Improves Asthma Symptoms, But Not Lung Function https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/placebo-improves-asthma-symptoms-not-lung-function Knee surgery ‘waste of time’, researchers argue https://www.nhs.uk/news/medical-practice/knee-surgery-waste-of-time-researchers-argue/ 97% of UK Doctors Have Given Placebos to Patients at Least Once http://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2013-03-21-97-uk-doctors-have-given-placebos-patients-least-once