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Vaccine shows lasting effects against fentanyl addiction in rats

A vaccine that combines a fentanyl antigen with a tetanus toxoid has been shown to reduce fentanyl choices and increase food choices with effects lasting several months in rats. These results suggest that the vaccine may not only decrease dangerous drug-taking behavior, but can also increase behaviors maintained by healthier non-drug alternatives. The findings are… Read More: Vaccine shows lasting effects against fentanyl addiction in rats »

Drug May Be Safer Option Against Repeat Stroke

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Taking the blood thinner Pletal (cilostazol) with either aspirin or clopidogrel (best known as Plavix) lowers stroke patients’ risk of a subsequent stroke better than taking aspirin or clopidogrel alone, a new study finds. The Japanese study was funded by Pletal’s maker, Otsuka… Read More: Drug May Be Safer Option Against Repeat Stroke »

How the immune system protects us against bowel cancer

Researchers from Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin have discovered a protective mechanism which is used by the body to protect intestinal stem cells from turning cancerous. The body’s innate immune system was found to play a pivotal role in this regard. The researchers were able to demonstrate that, rather than having a purely defensive role, the… Read More: How the immune system protects us against bowel cancer »

American Fashion Brand, Tom Ford Refuses To Take Any Stern Action Against its Manager, Tatyana Gleyzerman, After She Gets Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Tom Ford and Tatyana Gleyzerman (Photo Credit: Instagram) The year 2018 wasn’t so great for the fashion industry. Recently Prada made headlines when it was criticised of racism through its new range of products. And Earlier Dolce & Gabbana’s racist campaign for Chinese people invited the wrath of the entire country and they had to… Read More: American Fashion Brand, Tom Ford Refuses To Take Any Stern… »