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Horizon: The Power of the Placebo

Series 1978, episode 0

Series exploring topical scientific issues. Horizon explores why placebos work, and how we could all benefit from their hidden power. Placebos come in all shapes and sizes, but they contain no active ingredient; they are the miracle pills that shouldn't really work at all. Now they are being shown to help treat pain, depression and even alleviate some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. episode 8