July 13, 2011: Delving Into the Mystery of Placebos
Researchers found power of effect countered results of breathing tests in asthma patients

December 22, 2010: Placebos Work -- Even if Patients Are in on the Secret
Bowel patients informed they were taking fake pills still experienced symptom relief

September 16, 2010: Placebo Pill Gives Boost to Some Women's Sex Drive
Researchers were surprised at how strong the effect was

August 20, 2010: Sham Acupuncture for Knee Arthritis as Effective as the Real Therapy
Substantial relief found with both sham, traditional Chinese acupuncture, researchers find

August 02, 2010: Expectation May Affect Placebo Response in Parkinson's Patients
Being told there was a 75% chance of getting drug spurred neurochemical response: study

January 05, 2010: Severely Depressed Gain Most from Antidepressants
But that's no reason to avoid meds for more moderate cases, expert says

December 30, 2009: Placebo Effect Helps Some Psoriasis Patients
Researchers hope to harness mind's reaction to medication

December 08, 2009: Injections Aren't Solution for Retained Placenta: Study
Oxytocin shots fail to improve outcome for women with serious childbirth complication

October 24, 2008: Doctors Often Prescribe Placebo Treatments
Real drugs used for psychological effect, survey reveals