addiction
For Cocaine Addicts, Treatment with Magnets May Stop Craving
Posted in Medicine on 6th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
Can magnetic stimulation of the brain shake drug addicts out of their habit?
Rare 'healthy' smokers lungs explained
Posted in Medicine on 28th Sep, 2015
by Alex Muller
The mystery of why some people appear to have healthy lungs despite a lifetime of smoking has been explained and the findings could lead to new drugs to improve lung function.
Sugar 'not addictive' says Edinburgh University study
Posted in Medicine on 9th Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
People can become addicted to eating for its own sake but not to consuming specific foods such as those high in sugar or fat, new research suggests.
Compulsion Disorders May be Influenced by Brain Patterns
Posted in Medicine on 2nd Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller
People who tend to make compulsory decisions, which are often harmful, all happen to exhibit the same brain patterns and physiological evidence.
Quitting Smoking Relieves More Stress than Nicotine
Posted in Medicine on 16th Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller
Heavy smokers have been shown to be less stressed after quitting than when getting their nicotine fix, according to a recent study.