Medications

CBD shows promise for reducing cigarette smoking

Cannabidiol or CBD, a non-psychoactive component of cannabis, inhibits the metabolism of nicotine, new research has found, meaning it could help tobacco users curb the urge for that next cigarette.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Big data initiative discovers new causal pathways in Alzheimer's

A new study, published on Feb. 15 in Alzheimer's & Dementia, analyzed biological samples from hundreds of individuals from a European study. Researchers looked at the biological information at various levels—genes, proteins, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Potential therapeutic target for schizophrenia identified

Targeting calcium signaling in neurons represents a promising therapeutic approach for treating a rare form of schizophrenia, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Biological Psychiatry.

Medications

AI could speed up discovery of new medicines

Artificial intelligence that could reduce the cost and speed-up the discovery of new medicines has been developed as part of a collaboration between researchers at the University of Sheffield and AstraZeneca.

Health

The B vitamins: Put them on your A list

B vitamins. These powerhouse nutrients help your cells function at their best, protect your brain and heart, support your immune system and can even improve your mood and energy levels.

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