But hypnosis has a surprisingly robust scientific framework. Clinical research has shown that it can help relieve pain and ...

Writing for The Conversation, David Acunzo, an assistant professor in the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, examines when and why hypnosis may be used ...

Misrepresentations of hypnosis seem to pervade television shows and movies. For instance, they suggest hypnosis produces an unusual state of consciousness (trance) associated with loss of willpower ...

There is not a single way to hypnotize. This article shows you the varied ways hypnosis is applied. Hypnosis is a method that promotes behavioral changes through suggestion. Depending on the ...

Allan Cyna is affiliated with the Australian Society of Hypnosis (executive member). He has received funding from the NHMRC (for a Hypnosis for childbirth trial, 2007-9) and two ASA grants including a ...

Mention hypnosis, and the image that springs to mind is a caped magician swinging a pocket watch, seducing otherwise sensible people into barking like dogs. But hypnosis is more than a stage show act.

A new study suggests that hypnosis doesn't help people recall events more accurately - but it does tend to make people more confident of their inaccurate memories. SAN FRANCISCO - A new study suggests ...