The fear of becoming ill from something which emits electromagnetic waves, like a mobile phone or high-voltage power lines, can in itself actually make some people to develop symptoms, German scientists report.
A team from the University of Mainz, in Rhineland-Palatinate examined the phenomenon in which people report sensitivity to electromagnetic fields, complete with symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and sensations on their skin.
"Despite this, there is a considerable body of evidence that electromagnetic hypersensitivity might actually be the result of a so-called nocebo effect," said Dr Michael Witthöft, from the university.
"The mere anticipation of possible injury may actually trigger pain or disorders. This is the opposite of the analgesic effects we know can be associated with exposure to placebos." Full story...
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A team from the University of Mainz, in Rhineland-Palatinate examined the phenomenon in which people report sensitivity to electromagnetic fields, complete with symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and sensations on their skin.
"Despite this, there is a considerable body of evidence that electromagnetic hypersensitivity might actually be the result of a so-called nocebo effect," said Dr Michael Witthöft, from the university.
"The mere anticipation of possible injury may actually trigger pain or disorders. This is the opposite of the analgesic effects we know can be associated with exposure to placebos." Full story...
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