Israelis love their cell phones and have used them heavily for a long time. New research suggests a link with salivary gland cancer. Placebos work surprisingly well for many symptoms, including pain. But do pricey placebos work better than cheap ones? Explore the stories behind the health headlines.
Guests: Siegal Sadetski, MD, epidemiologist on the Tel Aviv University Sackler Faculty of Medicine Dan Ariely, PhD, behavioral economist and author of Predictably Irrational. His Web site is www.predictablyirrational.com/ Alan Greene, MD, founder of DrGreene.com, president of Hi-Ethics (Health Internet Ethics) and Clinical Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. His books include From First Kicks to First Steps and Raising Baby Green.
The People's Perspective on Medicine