Cannabis Compound CBD Beneficial for Children with Epilepsy
A new study reports a 39 to 46% reduction in seizures in children with Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome when given CBD based treatments.... Read More...
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Anti-Convulsant Drug Reduces Major Depression Symptoms
Ezogabine, an FDA approved anti-convulsant, appears to significantly reduce symptoms in those with major depressive disorder.... Read More...
Cannabis Pain Relief Without the High
Researchers have pinpointed an effective dose of CBD to help treat chronic pain, without generating the typical marijuana 'high'.... Read More...
Microdoses of Psychedelics May Enhance Creative Problem Solving
A new study reports microdosing psychedelics may enhance creative problem solving without risk of hallucinations, or trips, associated with taking high doses of the substances.... Read More...
Machine Learning Uncovers Dementia Subtypes
A new machine learning algorithm is able to automatically able to distinguish between different patterns of progression in patients with a range of different dementias. The algorithm could enable to identify which treatments are most suited to individual patients.... Read More...
Drug Cocktail that Increases Lifespan Discovered
Researchers have discovered a combination of drugs that not only appear to increase the lifespan of C. elegans, but also delay the rate of aging. The findings lay the groundwork for researching drug combinations that could produce the same effect in humans.... Read More...
Novel Antidepressants May Improve Sleep for Those With Depression
According to researchers, a small cohort of MDD patients had significant improvements in sleep quality and reduced daytime sleepiness following treatment with the antidepressant Vortioxetine.... Read More...
Engineered Enzyme Eliminates Nicotine Addiction in Preclinical Tests
Researchers have engineered a new enzyme that breaks down nicotine in the bloodstream before it reaches the brain. The treatment reduces the urge to smoke and reverses signs of nicotine dependence, preventing relapse.... Read More...
Why Some Are More Prone To Depression Than Others
A new study reports people may be able to avoid depression, even if they have a genetic predisposition to SAD, by maintaining or boosting serotonin levels throughout the year. ... Read More...
Club Drug GBH Associated with Brain and Cognitive Changes
According to researchers, regular use of the popular clubbing drug, GBH, can have negative effects on brain networks associated with both long term and working memory. Additionally, frequent use of the drug is associated with an increased risk of developing stress and anxiety. ... Read More...
Clinical Trial Testing Vaccine for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer
A new clinical trial will test whether an experimental vaccine can help patients' immune systems to stop the spread of deadly glioblastoma brain cancer.... Read More...
Cannabinoid Medications Make Pain Feel Less Unpleasant and More Tolerable
A new study reveals cannabinoid medications may not reduce pain itself, but instead make pain feel less unpleasant and more tolerable.... Read More...