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Starting to drink alcohol early increases the risk of addiction
The time when a person first starts drinking alcohol may affect genes related to alcoholism ...
Addiction
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Cocaine addiction?
A study conducted by scientists at Baylor College of Medicine (USA) showed that a single dose of vaccine could help cocaine addicts ...
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Excessive practice will cause
According to DailyMail on August 19, American scientists after conducting experiments on mice showed that those who were
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Find out which medicine likes to steal
US scientists claim a drug commonly used to treat alcohol and drug addiction has the ability to control people's desire to steal.
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Broccoli prevents cancer risk among smokers.
The anti-cancer properties of broccoli and some cruciferous vegetables seem to be very effective for smokers.
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New strategy to treat cocaine addiction
A new monkey study has found a way to treat cocaine addiction with an 'alternative' drug that mimics the effect of cocaine but is less addictive - this is similar to the…
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Identify nearly 400 genes sensitive to drugs
Chinese scientists have identified 396 genes that make people more likely to be addicted to drugs, opening up the possibility of finding more effective treatment and dru…
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Research cocaine vaccine
Two scientists at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston are currently working on a cocaine vaccine in hopes that it will be the first drug for people with addiction. Dr.…
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New discovery about drug addiction
Chilean scientists have just made an important discovery about the mechanism that helps rats quit smoking. They are continuing their research to find out if the mechanis…
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Lipsticks are also addictive
If you can brush lipstick with one hand - remove the lipstick from the bag, open the lid with your finger, brush it over your lips and put the lipstick back in your pock…
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Research demonstrates the role of nicotine in smoking
Tobacco addiction is the leading cause of death in Canada. Although most smokers desire to be able to give it up, only a few are successful. A new study by the rehabilit…
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New drugs against smoking addiction
A new drug that will help smokers quit the market in Canada by the end of April. The Canadian Ministry of Health has approved a new generation of smoking cessation drugs…
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Tobacco addiction vaccine
A vaccine to prevent smokers from absorbing nicotine from tobacco named NicVax is being tested in the United States. This drug reduces interest from smoking by producing…
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Detecting and controlling heroin addiction genes
Although medicine has made great strides in studying the mechanism of addiction and detoxification, many people have relapsed after 2-3 months of detoxification. Recentl…
Cancer
Detection of breast cancer by lettuce
Elsie Campbell - a 59-year-old British woman - discovered cancer early and cured it, with a single sign: suddenly addicted to eating lettuce.