http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Researchers used the placebo effect to successfully treat psoriasis patients with one quarter to one half of their usual dose of a widely used steroid medication, according to an early study published online today in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine. Early results in human patients suggest that the new technique could improve treatment for several chronic diseases that involve mental state or the immune system, including asthma, multiple sclerosis and chronic pain. http://www.physorg.com/news180705596.html Medicine & Health Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:20:01 EST news180705596 (AP) -- People looking for natural cures will be happy to know there is one. Two words explain how it works: "I believe." It's the placebo effect - the ability of a dummy pill or a faked treatment to make people feel better, just because they expect that it will. It's the mind's ability to alter physical symptoms, such as pain, anxiety and fatigue. http://www.physorg.com/news177082827.html Medicine & Health Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:45:24 EST news177082827 A dietary ingredient derived from a melon rich in antioxidant superoxide dismutase enzymes has been shown to relieve stress. In a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial, published in BioMed Central's open access Nutrition Journal, researchers found that the supplement decreased the signs and symptoms of perceived stress and fatigue in healthy volunteers. http://www.physorg.com/news172177447.html Medicine & Health Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:50:02 EST news172177447 Two studies conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Northwestern University have found that commonly used botanicals do not have an effect on hot flashes or on cognitive function in menopausal women. http://www.physorg.com/news168857939.html Medicine & Health Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:10:01 EST news168857939 (PhysOrg.com) -- Stimulant medications, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are the accepted treatment to stem hyperactivity in children with attention deficit-hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and improve their behavior. http://www.physorg.com/news165514095.html Medicine & Health Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:08:54 EST news165514095 (PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at McGill University have found for the first time that novelty seeking personality types enjoy a stronger `placebo response,` or pain relief caused by the administration of a sham treatment, than people with reserved personalities. The study hypothesizes that the anticipation of pain relief, in this case triggered by the administration of a placebo, is a special case of reward anticipation. Since dopamine is a key neurotransmitter in reward processing, personality traits linked to dopamine, such as novelty seeking, were studied. http://www.physorg.com/news159724374.html Medicine & Health Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:53:52 EST news159724374 Cancer patients who wore acupressure wristbands had much less nausea while receiving radiation treatment, making the bands a safe, low-cost addition to anti-nausea medication, according to a study published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management by University of Rochester Medical Center researchers. http://www.physorg.com/news158415578.html Medicine & Health Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:20:14 EST news158415578 (PhysOrg.com) -- People with arthritis are to take part in new research carried out at The University of Manchester to find out more about how the placebo effect works. http://www.physorg.com/news137339810.html Medicine & Health Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:56:50 EST news137339810