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The Economist
The Economist
19 Mar 2025


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Rumours on social media could cause sick people to feel worse

They are powerful triggers of an inverse placebo effect

THE PLACEBO effect is a well-known example of the brain’s power over the body, allowing people who are poorly or in pain to improve if they are led to believe they are being treated. The opposite, however, is also possible: patients who believe that procedures will cause them to suffer ill effects can make themselves worse.

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An illustration of a snake oil bottle with yellow tape crossing over it and a red light.

Can people be persuaded not to believe disinformation?

AI chatbots and critical thinking courses might help

An illustration of the profile of a woman with virus shapes around her. This is about the link between Alzheimer's and viruses.

Do viruses trigger Alzheimer’s?

A growing group of scientists think so, and are asking whether antivirals could treat the disease


A scale with a big tooth in the middle. The weights are a prwan on one side and toothpaste on the other side.

What is the best way to keep your teeth healthy?

Tooth-brushing reigns supreme. But fluoride in tap water is a good safety net


Ukraine’s embrace of drone warfare has paid off

Two new reports highlight strengths as well as weaknesses

Want even tinier chips? Use a particle accelerator

High-speed electrons can etch nano-scale designs