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Researchers find new way to fight cocaine addiction

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created Apr 01, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

UC Irvine pharmacological researchers have discovered that blocking a hormone related to hunger regulation can limit cocaine cravings. Their findings could herald a new approach to overcoming addiction.





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Study points to cocktail therapy for Alzheimer's

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Jul 08, 2008 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (6) | comments 0

A dietary cocktail that includes a type of omega-3 fatty acid can improve memory and learning in gerbils, according to the latest study from MIT researchers that points to a possible beverage-based treatment for Alzheimer's ...


Weeding out the highs of medical marijuana

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created Jul 15, 2008 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (6) | comments 9

Research exploring new ways of exploiting the full medicinal uses of cannabis while avoiding unwanted side-effects will be presented to pharmacologists today (Tuesday, 15 July) by leading scientists attending the Federation ...


'Cocktail' of compounds improves brain function in rodents

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created Nov 26, 2007 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (16) | comments 0

MIT researchers have shown that a cocktail containing three compounds normally in the blood stream promotes growth of new brain connections and improves cognitive function in rodents. The treatment is now being tested in ...


MIT research offers new hope for Alzheimer's patients

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created Apr 27, 2006 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (17) | comments 0

MIT brain researchers have developed a "cocktail" of dietary supplements, now in human clinical trials, that holds promise for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease


New genetic variants associated with lipid levels, risk for coronary artery disease

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created Jan 13, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Environmental and genetic factors influence a person’s blood fat, or lipid levels, important risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). While there is some understanding of the environmental contribution, the role of ...



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