... While placebos can't remedy something like cancer, to some degree, they have been shown to ease the symptoms of conditions like depression, addiction and autism. With Parkinson's disease, placebos can improve motor ability, and those effects can last for years. So, whether you're with a doctor in ...
... Pain, depression, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, Parkinson’s disease, and even addiction seem particularly susceptible to placebo. Others that may also join the list are autism, autoimmune disorders, asthma and immune response. Meanwhile, cancer, obsessive compulsive disorder, and Alzheimer’s disease don’t seem to respond as well to placebo ...
... a plunge after China retaliates with higher tariffs on U.S. goods. Also: The Trump administration rolls back fuel standards, the president's tweets about immigration, teachers in Kentucky and Oklahoma strike, how Sinclair Broadcasting is shaping the news, ongoing harassment in the Marines, helping children with autism and more.
... medical journal The Lancet published a now-retracted study that claimed to have found a link between the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism. Twelve years later, The Lancet retracted the study, citing overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Still, widespread vaccine skepticism in Europe has led to lower ...
... with state regulations that differ in the kinds of benefits that insurers must cover. For example, one state may require robust coverage for children with autism, while another may not. Under the administration's proposal, health plans sponsored by associations would gain enhanced status under a federal law that generally ...
... Hari Sreenivasan: Now to our NewsHour Shares, something that caught our eye that may be of interest to you, too. One Massachusetts restaurant is leading the way for families dealing with autism, Alzheimer's and other cognitive disorders. It's not through research or fund-raising, but a routine ...
... other impairment in mobility, people who are prone to seizures or need to be alerted to medical conditions, like low blood sugar, and people with autism or mental illness. The American Humane Association, which promotes the welfare and safety of animals, says there are 20,000 service dogs working in ...
Several states have tightened their immunization requirements, requiring children who attend school get vaccinated against preventable illnesses. But some parents who believe vaccines should be a personal choice are pushing back. Special correspondent Lisa Stark of Education Week reports from Vermont on a fight over immunization there.
Deaths from stun guns. India outlaws "instant" divorce. Killing of teenage boy by police sparks protests in Philippines. Here are 5 important stories you might have missed in last week's news.
Shanti Bhavan, a boarding school in Tamil Nadu in southern India, has provided free education to the poor for 20 years, in exchange for a sense of duty and service to the community once graduates are out in the real world.
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