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·September 12, 2018·6 min read

ADHD May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

A new study reports those with ADHD are at an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study reveals people with ADHD are twice as likely to develop early onset Parkinson's between the ages of 21-66. Additionally, those who are prescribed stimulant medications to help reduce ADHD symptoms, including Ritalin and Adderal, are at a 6-8 times increased risk of developing Parkinson's.

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·September 2, 2018·4 min read

Bile Acids Reduce Cocaine Reward

Using mouse models, researchers found bile diversion surgery reduced cocaine induced increases in dopamine release and cocaine related behaviors. Researchers believe bariatric surgery or the consumption of a synthetic bile drug may help curb cocaine addiction in humans.

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·August 29, 2018·4 min read

Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson’s Patients

Researchers report the adverse cognitive effects associated with DBS in Parkinson's patients are linked to a different neural pathway than the one responsible for the motor effects generated by the treatment.

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·August 28, 2018·3 min read

Researchers Develop Drugs with Potential to Curb Smoking

Researchers have developed more than a dozen new potential drug candidates they believe have the potential to curb smoking addiction by slowing how nicotine is broken down in the body.

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·August 8, 2018·2 min read

Exercise Can Help Beat Cocaine Addiction

A new study reveals exercise can help to prevent relapse in those with cocaine addition.

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·August 6, 2018·3 min read

Individuality is Influenced by Relations: Mouse Study

Researchers reveal social activity and the activity of dopaminergic neurons contribute to individuality in mice.

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·August 3, 2018·4 min read

How Cues Drive Our Behavior

Researchers shed light on the role dopamine neurons play in assigning values to transient environmental cues that drive behaviors.

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·July 30, 2018·1 min read

What Keeps the Brain Awake?

A new study reveals a specific pathway in the brains of fruit flies that prevents them from falling asleep during the day.

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·July 26, 2018·5 min read

A New Model For How Brain Reward Response May Impact Anorexia

Researchers report the brain's response to taste stimuli is linked to higher anxiety and a drive for thinness in those with anorexia.

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·July 25, 2018·3 min read

A Breath Test for Early Stage Parkinson’s

Researchers have developed a sensor that can detect early stage Parkinson's disease by analyzing a sample of a patient's breath.

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·July 14, 2018·3 min read

Fat Consumption is the Only Cause of Weight Gain

Researchers say dietary fats, not sugars or proteins, are the only cause of weight gain.

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·July 13, 2018·5 min read

The Psychology of Roller Coasters

Researchers investigate why so many people are hooked on the thrill of roller coaster riding.

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