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Science News for April 20, 2002


Cola soft drinks satisfy hunger as well as orange juice or 1% milk

A recent study published by the University of Washington's Nutritional Science Program has challenged the long-held notion that colas only quench thirst. The research found that cola soft drinks, along with orange juice and 1% milk, have similar effects on hunger, fullness, and desire to eat in the short term.

SourceStrategic Communications·DateApr 20, 2002

Nicotine shows anti-depressant effects in an animal model of depression

Researchers found nicotine shows promise as an antidepressant in a Wistar-Kyoto rat model of depression. The study suggests that nicotine or nicotinic agonists could be therapeutic options for treating depressive illnesses. However, the risks associated with cigarette smoking outweigh any potential benefits.

SourceFederation of American Societies for Experimental Biology·DateApr 20, 2002

Common cholesterol drug prevents, reverses MS symptoms in mice

Researchers found that lipitor prevented both acute and relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis-like disease in mice, reversing symptoms in those with chronic relapsing form. Lipitor also reduced CNS inflammation by inducing anti-inflammatory cytokines and suppressing pro-inflammatory cytokines.

SourceFederation of American Societies for Experimental Biology·DateApr 20, 2002
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