Category: Drugs
UIC Study: Gene Editing Could Cure Anxiety and Problem Drinking
New research out of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) shows that gene editing may help to cure anxiety and alcohol use disorder in people that had a binge …Researchers Uncover a Strong Link between Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Medications and Eye Defects
Drugs are chemicals that act on biological systems in your body to make up for a dysfunctional system. Many times, the good effects of drugs come at a price. …Smoking Cessation Methods That Actually Work According to Science
Though the popularity of smoking is on the decline, the numbers still don’t look good. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), it remains the leading …Daily Coffee Consumption May Help Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease and Improve Overall Health
Coffee is a popularly consumed drink known for its capability to prevent sleep, edge focus, and boost the energy levels of consumers. Coffee consumption statistics show that about 30-40% …Obesity: Taking Prednisone Once a Week Could Help with Weight Loss
Obesity increases the risk of many health problems like hypertension, diabetes, liver diseases, arthritis, and cardiovascular diseases. It is also a component of metabolic syndrome which is made up …Human Attraction to Alcohol May Have Come from Ape Ancestors
During the last decade, researchers have speculated that our human fondness for alcohol may have been inherited from our ape cousins. This is the so-called “drunk ape” hypothesis. Now …Study Shows Cooperation Key to Increased Drug Tolerance in Microbial Communities
Drug tolerance and resistance are major issues in healthcare today. New research suggests that the risk of these is greater in microbial communities featuring cooperating cells. To make their …Cannabis Cultivation: The Effects of Cannabis Agriculture on the Environment
Marijuana is quickly becoming a hot topic in the United States, with many states now legalizing recreational or medical cannabis. The cannabis industry is booming, but there are some …Drug Abuse: Treatment of Drug Addicts Lowers the Rates of Drug-Related Crimes
Drug addiction has no doubt been reported to be one of the leading causes of crime in the United States. In 2002, according to figures from the United States …