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Inhalant Abuse a Deadly Middle-School Concern

'Huffing' more common than smoking pot, snorting cocaine among 12-year-olds, study finds

Alcoholics' Relapses Better Understood

Brain mechanism could be key, and an existing drug might help, scientists say

Longtime Smokers May Find Protection From Parkinson's

Finding could help unravel mysteries of neurological and motor disease

Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk

It doesn't matter whether you smoke a little or a lot, study finds

Light Drinking Might Help Keep Women Slim

Those who abstain tend to gain the most, study finds, though reasons are unclear

Anti-Drinking Ads That Engender Guilt May Not Work

Unintended effect can lead to more, not less, use, study finds

Blacks Less Likely to Abuse Alcohol

But they're more likely to binge drink during pregnancy, researchers find

Alcohol Influences How Memorable Trauma Might Be

Flashbacks less likely among those who drink the most, study finds

Bans on Same-Sex Marriage May Affect Mental Health

Where voters prohibited gays from marrying, psychiatric disorders escalated, researchers find

As Temperatures Rise, So Do Cocaine Deaths

N.Y. study finds that weather warmer than 75 degrees poses added risks

Dental Problems Could Point to Meth Use

The more severe the addiction, the greater the decay, study finds

Cluster of Genes Tied to Alcoholism

Finding part of ongoing research to determine how they affect risk in people

Secondhand Smoke Starts Damaging Arteries in Childhood

Passive exposure tied to blood vessel damage in 13-year-olds, research shows

Marijuana Use Can Up Psychosis Risk

Study found the longer teens smoked, the more their mental health suffered

More Bars Equals More Assaults, Study Finds

As number of outlets for buying booze increases, so does neighborhood violence, research shows

Oxycontin Abusers Often Rely on 'Leftover' Meds From Friends

Utah study emphasizes need for unused pills to be tossed out, experts say

More Young Women Driving Drunk

Some blame societal pressures for increase in fatal crashes found in U.S. study

Rising Use of Medical Technologies Extending Americans' Lives

Annual report on nation's health finds flaws, though, in weight, exercise and insurance

Cigars, Pipes No 'Healthy' Alternative to Cigarettes

Users still inhale fumes, and lungs suffer, study finds

Energy Drinks, Alcohol a Dangerous Mix

Study found college students who drank both were more drunk, more likely to drive

Low IQ May Up Heart Disease Risk

Reason for link unknown, but unhealthy lifestyle could be a factor, researchers suggest

Strong 'Sweet Tooth' in Kids Tied to Family's Mental Health

Tots with highest 'bliss point' have depression, alcoholism in family, study finds

Mom's Lifestyle in Early Pregnancy Affects Baby's Size

Smoking, low folic acid, high blood pressure restrict fetal growth, study finds

Beer for the Bones?

Beneficial silicon content varies from brew to brew, study finds

'Third-Hand Smoke' Could Be Troublesome, Too

Tobacco residue may give rise to new pollutants indoors, chemists suggest

Mental Health News

Inhalant Abuse a Deadly Middle-School Concern

'Huffing' more common than smoking pot, snorting cocaine among 12-year-olds, study finds

Online Dating as Honest as Real Life

When fibs are told, men and women do so about equally, researchers say

Alcoholics' Relapses Better Understood

Brain mechanism could be key, and an existing drug might help, scientists say

Longtime Smokers May Find Protection From Parkinson's

Finding could help unravel mysteries of neurological and motor disease

Cell Transplant May Help Treat Vitiligo

Surgery improved appearance of white patches due to skin disease, doctors say

Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders

It identified anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder in most cases, study finds

Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope

After 10 sessions, anxiety, depression and stress lessened, researchers say

Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk

It doesn't matter whether you smoke a little or a lot, study finds

Shift Work Can Put a Crimp on Sleep

If changing jobs isn't an option, modifying behavior may help, expert says

Do Liberals, Atheists Have Higher IQs?

Study links intelligence test scores with key beliefs and male monogamy

Doctor's Specialty Often Steers Prostate Cancer Care

Therapy choice is influenced by physicians' preferences, research suggests

Light Drinking Might Help Keep Women Slim

Those who abstain tend to gain the most, study finds, though reasons are unclear

Study Looks At Cost-Effectiveness of ECG in Hyperactive Kids

Analysis compared three strategies for preventing sudden cardiac death from stimulant medication

Gene Variant May Help Some Overcome Adversity

It appears to disconnect the link between stress and death risk, researchers say

Anti-Drinking Ads That Engender Guilt May Not Work

Unintended effect can lead to more, not less, use, study finds

Blacks Less Likely to Abuse Alcohol

But they're more likely to binge drink during pregnancy, researchers find

Alcohol Influences How Memorable Trauma Might Be

Flashbacks less likely among those who drink the most, study finds

Bans on Same-Sex Marriage May Affect Mental Health

Where voters prohibited gays from marrying, psychiatric disorders escalated, researchers find

Can You Talk Your Way to Happy?

Meaningful conversations more fulfilling than small talk, researchers find

Grinding Teeth at Night May Be a Sign of Daytime Stress

Those who do it appear to have difficulty coping in a positive way, researchers say

Freezing Technique May Stop Breast Cancer

Rapid cryoablation kept cancer from spreading in mice, researchers say

People With Asthma More Likely to Be Depressed

Study finds rates of psychological distress twice as high in those with airway disease

As Temperatures Rise, So Do Cocaine Deaths

N.Y. study finds that weather warmer than 75 degrees poses added risks

Radiation Most Effective Soon After Breast Cancer Surgery

Analysis finds greater risk of recurrence in those who delay it

You Can't Exercise Away TV's Toll on the Heart

Heavy screen time in youth means trouble by mid-40s, despite activity levels, study finds

General Health News

U.S. Chalks Up Victories in War on Cancer

Cancer Society study finds drop in death rates since 1970

Pre-Season Test Spots Baseball Pitchers at Risk of Injury

Weakness in rotator cuff a warning sign, but exercise regimens can help, experts say

Health Highlights: March 11, 2010

Men Feel Less Guilt Than Women / More Food Products Added to Recall List / Store Shopper Cards Used to Trace Salmonella / FDA Reviews Safety of Bo

Seaweed May Help Treat Lymphoma

Lab study finds extract slows cancer growth without affecting healthy cells

Body's Response to Foods' Smell, Taste Could Be Diabetes Risk Factor

A gene mutation could trigger key insulin reaction in some, researchers say

Scientists Find Stem Cells in Hair That Can Become Skin

Finding could lead to better wound care, baldness treatments, experts say

Medicine's Future Could Lie in Each Patient's Genome

In two studies, scientists quickly scanned individuals' DNA to get at causes of disease

Gene Mutations Identified for Charcot-Marie-Tooth Syndrome

Researcher's personal genome used to study neurological disorder

Vaccination, Prevention Is Beating Back Hepatitis

Programs seem to be making progress against these viruses, research suggests

Severe Injuries From ATV Accidents on the Rise

Studies found more amputations, spinal injuries among kids who ride them

Scientists Find Key to Hormone-Resistant Prostate Tumors

Discovery in mouse study may someday extend men's lives

Doctors Turning to Cardiac Catheterization Too Quickly

Study finds only a third of those who get invasive procedure have vessel blockage

H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu: Study

Data from Texas households confirm that the virus tends to target children

Youth Baseball Injuries Becoming More Common

Stretching, rest can ease elbow, shoulder pain that plagues many young players, studies show

Health Highlights: March 10, 2010

Tasmanian Devil Colony Immune to Deadly Cancer / Cholesterol, Diabetes Drugs at Top of Medicare List / Flavoring Company Knew About Salmonella Presenc