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'Bath Salts' Stimulant Could Be More Addictive Than Meth, Study Shows
July 10, 2013 Scientists have published one of the first laboratory studies of MDPV, an emerging recreational drug that has been sold as "bath salts." The researchers confirmed the drug's powerful stimulant ... > full story -
Researchers Identify New Source of Powerful Immunity Protein
July 10, 2013 Researchers report the identification of a new cellular source for an important disease-fighting protein used in the body's earliest response to ... > full story -
Toward a Safer Form of Acetaminophen
July 10, 2013 Efforts to develop a safer form of acetaminophen -- the pain and fever-reducer that is one of the most widely used drugs -- have led to discovery of substances that may have less potentially toxic ... > full story -
Cigarette Smoke Impacts Genes Linked to Health of Heart and Lungs
July 10, 2013 New insights into why obese cigarette smokers experience a high risk of heart disease suggest that cigarette smoke affects the activity of hundreds of key genes that both protect the heart and lungs ... > full story -
Nanoparticles, 'pH Phoresis' Could Improve Cancer Drug Delivery
July 10, 2013 Researchers have developed a concept to potentially improve delivery of drugs for cancer treatment using nanoparticles that concentrate and expand in the presence of higher acidity found in tumor ... > full story -
Tots Who Sleep Less Have More Behavior Problems, Study Finds
July 10, 2013 Four-year-olds with shorter than average sleep times have increased rates of "externalizing" behavior problems, a new study ... > full story -
Acid Reflux Drug May Cause Heart Disease, Study Suggests
July 10, 2013 Drugs that help millions of people cope with acid reflux may also cause cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests. It is the first time researchers have shown how proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, ... > full story -
Excessive Cerebral Spinal Fluid and Enlarged Brain Size in Infancy Are Potential Biomarkers for Autism
July 10, 2013 Children who were later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder had excessive cerebrospinal fluid and enlarged brains in infancy, a new study has found, raising the possibility that those brain ... > full story -
New Evidence Shows Link Between Childhood Trauma and Psychotic Experiences
July 10, 2013 Researchers in Ireland have demonstrated that exposure to childhood trauma (physical assault and bullying) is linked to psychotic experiences, (such as hearing voices), and in turn the cessation of ... > full story -
Stroke Recovery Theories Challenged by New Studies Looking at Brain Lesions, Bionic Arms
July 10, 2013 Stroke is the country's leading cause of disability, leaving millions with residual arm and leg weakness. However, efforts have usually focused on stroke prevention and acute care. Now, two new ... > full story
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