Mar 8, 2016 | animal research, Conditions
On Sunday, March 6, 2016, Nancy Reagan passed away at the age of 94. Best known for her role as First Lady, Mrs. Reagan was so much more: a devoted wife and key advisor, a fashion icon and an anti-drug champion. In 1982, she launched her famous “Just Say No” campaign against drug abuse. She […]
Jul 28, 2015 | animal research, animals helping humans, Conditions, treatment
A new study, conducted in rats, has shown that a pregnant mother’s diet, in this case high fat, can increase the likelihood of teen substance abuse. Researchers at the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior have found that certain chemical signals called neuropeptides, which normally function in the hypothalamus region of the brain to […]
