Birth defects - central nervous system
Neural tube defects include spina bifida, anencephaly and encephalocele. Folate deficiency and some epilepsy medications are risk factors for neural tube defects. Taking folic acid before and during pregnancy can significantly reduce the risk of ... [... more]
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Cocaine Factsheet
Cocaine belongs to a group of drugs known as 'stimulants'. Stimulants speed up the activity of the central nervous system - the messages going to and from the brain. Amphetamines (or 'speed') and nicotine are also stimulants. Cocaine most ... [... more]
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Drugs and their effects
A drug is any substance, solid, liquid or gas, that brings about physical and/or psychological changes. The drugs of most concern in the community are those that affect the central nervous system. They act on the brain and can change the way a ... [... more]
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Ben W. Thrower, M.D.
A specially-designed, easy-to-follow program to feel better and improve your quality of life. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a devastating disease that damages the central nervous system. It affects nearly 400,000 Americans with daily fatigue, loss ... [... more]
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Brad Hamler
A specially-designed, easy-to-follow program to feel better and improve your quality of life. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a devastating disease that damages the central nervous system. It affects nearly 400,000 Americans with daily fatigue, loss ... [... more]
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Heroin - Better Health Channel.
Heroin is an illegal opioid drug that slows down the function of the brain and central nervous system. Common slang terms for heroin include 'smack', 'horse' and 'hammer'. Heroin is highly addictive and its initial effects include feelings of ... [... more]
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Weight loss and carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the only fuel source for many vital organs, including the brain, central nervous system and kidneys. Low carbohydrate diets are popular again, even though they may be dangerous. A diet high in protein and fats can lead to ... [... more]
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Multiple sclerosis explained
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common chronic disease of the central nervous system among young Australians. Victoria has more people with MS than any other state in Australia. MS is not contagious, but it is progressive and ... [... more]
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Nervous system - Better Health Channel.
The nervous system helps all the parts of the body to communicate with each other. The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. The other nerves of the body are called the peripheral nervous system. The nervous system helps all ... [... more]
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