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Just Sitting Back to Get in Shape: Two Pills Do the Work of Exercise.

Authors :
Schoofs, Mark
Winslow, Ron
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 8/1/2008, Vol. 252 Issue 27, pA8. 0p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article reports on a study on two drugs, GW1516 and AICAR or acadecine, which allegedly mimic the effects of physical exercise on the body. The study reportedly shed light to treatments against diseases and ways to cheat at sports. The World Anti-Doping Agency has released a statement regarding a number of anti-doping organizations, such as the International Olympic Committee, that store samples for potential future re-testing.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00999660
Volume :
252
Issue :
27
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
33652946