The placebo effect can have a significant influence on treatment outcomes. While we still have a lot to learn about how and why a patient’s expectations can influence the effectiveness of medication ...

Could coffee help to counteract some of the effects of alcohol on the brain, and potentially limit the risk of addiction? That's what's suggested by a new study of how caffeine interacts with the ...

Dopamine is an inotropic agent that has vasodilatory effects at low doses. It is a common belief that low-dose dopamine may be helpful in the prevention and treatment of acute renal failure and is ...

New findings argue against a direct causal role for dopamine during the experience of a treatment effect in the establishment of positive treatment expectations and placebo analgesia in healthy ...

Dopamine signaling in the brain is a complex process, with many mechanisms in place to accelerate or slow down dopamine's effects. When dopamine is released from nerve cells, its efficient removal to ...

We know poor sleep is often associated with deteriorating physical and mental health but for decades scientists have reported a strange phenomenon whereby acute sleep deprivation actually leads to ...

Slow movement, tremor, and stiff muscles are all typical symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. They are due to loss of the neurotransmitter dopamine, known as the “feel-good” hormone. Treatment for ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The placebo effect can have a significant influence on treatment ...