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·February 10, 2016·5 min read

Shedding Light on Drug Addicts Risk Taking Behaviors

According to a new study, those addicted to cocaine have strong motivation to seek out rewards, but exhibit an impaired ability to adjust their behavior and are less fulfilled when they achieve their desired goal.

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·February 10, 2016·3 min read

Teaching Neurons to Respond to Placebos Could Help Treat Parkinson’s

Researchers have discovered a way to make neurons respond to placebos. They believe the findings could be used as a potential treatment for Parkinson's disease.

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·February 9, 2016·5 min read

Using Medical Marijuana to Stop Childhood Seizures

A new study reviews the use of medical marijuana as a potential treatment for childhood seizures.

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·February 3, 2016·3 min read

Drug Prevents Age Related Brain Changes in Rats

A new study reports researchers have been able to delay key age related brain changes with the help of a compound.

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·February 1, 2016·3 min read

Conversational Skills Improved in People With Autism by Blood Pressure Medication

Researchers report a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure may have the potential to improve some social functions in people with autism.

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·February 1, 2016·3 min read

Teen Suicide: ADHD Medication as Prevention

A new study reports that, despite black-box warnings about the suicide potential of some ADHD medications, the increase of use in these drugs has been associated with reduced suicide risks in teens.

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·January 28, 2016·3 min read

New Painkiller May Be A Safer, Non-Addictive Alternative to Morphine

Researchers have developed a new pain relieving medication that is as strong as morphine, but is less likely to be addictive, and with fewer side effects.

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·January 28, 2016·3 min read

Another Piece of Parkinson’s Disease Pathology Puzzle Identified

A new study describes a novel route for therapeutic development and intervention testing for Parkinson's disease.

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·January 26, 2016·5 min read

Asthma Medication Taken During Pregnancy Associated with Autism Risk

According to a new study, children of mothers who took a specific asthma medication while pregnant faced an elevated risk of being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

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·January 26, 2016·6 min read

Epilepsy Drug Could Protect From Nerve Damage in Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers discover an anti-convulsant drug usually prescribed for people with epilepsy can protect neural tissue in people with optic neuritis, a symptom of MS.