the brain

What Stage of Research Is ALS In?

Question by Rose: What Stage of Research is ALS in?
I’m trying to learn about ALS. I know there’s no cure, and the must be dozens of research labs out there trying to find one. How far they to finding a cure, what stage of the research process are they… Continue reading

Doctor: 'Tremendous Uncertainty and Anxiety' Among Patients Over Obamacare

Doctor: 'Tremendous Uncertainty And Anxiety' Among Patients Over Obamacare
Caps on yearly out-of-pocket medical expenses will mean people shouldn't have to worry about bankruptcy after treatment for a catastrophic illness or injury. And all new insurance policies must offer a minimum level of essential benefits, ranging from …
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It's 2014 — Time to Stop Smoking

It's 2014 — time to stop smoking
In fact, these e-cigarettes may just be another way to stay addicted. All of the major cigarette … The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined that the use of e-cigarettes has been doubling over the past several years, even …… Continue reading

Court Overturns Conviction of Philadelphia Priest Jailed in Landmark Case

Court overturns conviction of Philadelphia priest jailed in landmark case
In a unanimous ruling, a Pennsylvania appellate court has overturned the 2012 conviction of Msgr. William Lynn, who served as the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's vicar of clergy from 1992 to 2004. Msgr. Lynn had been the highest-ranking official in the… Continue reading

Is Science Slowly Giving Us an Insight as to Why Modern Liberalism Exists?

Question by holeymoley: Is science slowly giving us an insight as to why modern liberalism exists?
-10/28/10 NBC news: University of California at Davis and Harvard University find “Liberal Gene” as partial answer as to why liberals think the way they do.

-6/14/13 http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/06/how-hormones-influence-our-political-opinions
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What the Hell Happened to My Friend When He Smoked a Joint?

Question by Dave S: What the hell happened to my friend when he smoked a joint?
My friend said he wanted to smoke some MJ for the first time so I gave him some for his first try. He called me early the next morning and told me that he… Continue reading

What Causes a Person to Want to Sniff Gas? What Is It Like? Side Effects? Any Images of the Brain?

Question by Anne R: What causes a person to want to sniff gas? What is it like? Side effects? Any images of the brain?
I’ve never done it, but recently found out that I have a close family member that’s 29 years old and did it for awhile when he… Continue reading

What Are the Long Term, and Immediate Addiction Problems, That Occur From Houghing Alcohol?

Question by Cody Dombrowski: What are the long term, and immediate addiction problems, that occur from houghing alcohol?
What are the long term, and immediate addiction problems, that occur from houghing alcohol? How imposing does an addiction pose in an “addict”? What is the lifelong effect?

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I'm Really Gonna Miss It When This Whole 'Let'S Do Anecdotal Reporting on

I'm Really Gonna Miss It When This Whole 'Let's Do Anecdotal Reporting On
But the larger problem is that no one was particularly interested in the plight of American economic sufferers until their problems finally started to affect the polling numbers of super-affluent political celebrities — specifically President Barack… Continue reading

I’m Quitting Smokeless Tobacco, How Long Will Nicotine, Cotinine, Etc. Show Up on a Blood Test?

Question by Tim F: I’m quitting smokeless tobacco, how long will nicotine, cotinine, etc. show up on a blood test?

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Answer by Max_Gio
Question 1 – How long does nicotine stay in the system?

Answer Nicotine is a short-acting drug that is eliminated from the body relatively quickly… Continue reading