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Health Archive

Archives for December 2017

Science
The placebo effect has an evil twin that makes you feel painThe placebo effect has an evil twin that makes you feel pain
Science

A fascinating new study finds patients report worse side effects from placebo when they think it costs more money.

By Brian Resnick
Science
These maps show how Americans are dying younger. It’s not just the opioid epidemic.These maps show how Americans are dying younger. It’s not just the opioid epidemic.
Science

It’s extremely unusual to see death rates increase in a developed country like the US. And researchers say it’s not just about economic despair.

By Julia Belluz and Sarah Frostenson
Culture
The CDC’s language policy isn’t just politics as usual. It’s Orwellian.The CDC’s language policy isn’t just politics as usual. It’s Orwellian.
Culture

In January, I didn’t think our language was going the way of 1984. Now I’m not so sure.

By Constance Grady
Science
What Roy Moore’s campaign can teach usWhat Roy Moore’s campaign can teach us
Science

I spent the weekend talking to Roy Moore supporters in Alabama. Here’s how they see the world.

By Brian Resnick

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