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Posted on 17/11/05

Drug blocks hunger message in brain

Canadian Press

A drug that suppresses appetite -- working on the same part of the brain that produces the "stone munchies" in those who smoke pot -- not only causes weight loss but also significantly improves cholesterol levels, a Canadian-led international study has found.

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