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Drug helps sensory neurons regrow in the mouse central nervous system

Posted: 19 Oct 2021 09:01 AM PDT

Researchers have discovered that an FDA-approved drug acts on support cells in the central nervous system to encourage sensory neurons to regrow after injury.

E-cigarettes don't help smokers stay off cigarettes, study suggests

Posted: 19 Oct 2021 09:01 AM PDT

E-cigarette use did not help smokers quit and may make smokers more likely to relapse, according to a new study.

Scientists gain new understanding of how brain cells talk - which could help in the treatment of mental health conditions and memory diseases

Posted: 19 Oct 2021 05:27 AM PDT

Experts have discovered that reversing the modification of molecular messages at synapses in the human brain, may contribute to reversible mental health conditions such as anxiety, and memory diseases such as dementia.

Illness-and death-related messages found to be significant motivators for exercise

Posted: 19 Oct 2021 05:27 AM PDT

Fitness apps that emphasize illness- or death-related messaging are more likely to be effective in motivating participation than are social stigma, obesity, or financial cost messaging, according to a recent study.