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Top-down control of the descending pain modulatory system drives multimodal placebo analgesia

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By Giulia Livrizzi, Janie Chang-Weinberg, Desiree Johnson, Susan T Lubejko, Jingzhu Liao, Blake A. Kimmey, Chunyang Dong, Kevin T. Beier, Gregory Corder, Lin Tian, Matthew R. Banghart
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Keywords placebo analgesia pain opioid conditioning PAG descending pathway photopharmacology neuropeptide Introduction Placebo analgesia is a form of cognitive pain modulation in which expectations and prior experience suppress pain in response to an inert treatment.1,2,3,4,5 In humans, placebo effects can be induced through conditioning, verbal suggestion, or contextual cues, and they contribute substantially to analgesic efficacy in both experimental and clinical settings.
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Black Heart Association Hits The Road With Heart Health Initiative, Stopping At SXSW 2026

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By Desiree Johnson
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“Can I hug you? Thank you for doing this,” an impassioned young woman asks Black Heart Association co-founder Tara Robinson before approaching her with an embrace that is filled with gratitude. She’s one of hundreds of 2026 South By Southwest (SXSW) attendees who have stopped by the Black Heart Association booth to step on the scale and evaluate their body composition and obtain a complimentary heart health screening that provides life-saving insights.
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The New Rules of Curl Recovery Original

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By Desiree Johnson
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Megan Thee Stallion / Chase Infinit / Winnie Harlow / Byrdie Hot tools can damage hair structure, making it harder for curls to bounce back after styling. Methods for addressing heat damage have evolved, shifting away from reactive, protein-heavy fixes toward smarter, proactive bond-repair solutions. If there’s one thing every naturalista knows is essential to a solid haircare regimen, it’s having a foolproof plan for tackling heat damage.
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