Friends' Parents Can Sway Teens' Odds for Drinking, Smoking
2012-05-08
‘Good’ parenting helps kids steer clear of risky behaviors, researchers sayContinue Reading
Psychiatric Patients Often Wait Nearly 12 Hours in ER
2012-05-04
Older, uninsured and intoxicated patients wait even longer, study findsContinue Reading
Teen Impulsiveness Has Different Sources in ADHD, Substance Use
2012-04-30
Imaging study finds brain networks causing behavior aren’t the sameContinue Reading
TV Ads May Play Role in Underage Drinking, Obesity
2012-04-30
The greater the familiarity with the ads, the greater these risks, researchers sayContinue Reading
12-Step Meetings May Help Teens Beat Alcohol, Drug Abuse
2012-04-16
Programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous seem to work as well in teens as in adults, study findsContinue Reading
Tattoos, Piercings Tied to Heavier Drinking in French Study
2012-04-16
But an expert warns against stereotyping people with body artContinue Reading
Teen Drinking May Boost Odds of Precancerous Breast Changes
2012-04-09
The more alcohol consumed, the higher the likelihood, researchers sayContinue Reading
ER Docs Can Help Curb Patient Alcohol Abuse, Drunk Driving
2012-04-05
Effects of a 7-minute interview with an ER physician can last a year, study foundContinue Reading
Young Women Who Drink and Drive at Higher Risk of Fatal Accident
2012-04-03
Risk now matches that for young male drivers who drink, researchers sayContinue Reading
Drug, Alcohol Abuse Common Among U.S. Teens, Study Finds
2012-04-02
15 percent qualified as substance abusers, and initiation may be start of lifelong troublesContinue Reading
Diet, Smoking May Affect MS Progression
2012-03-30
Caffeine, alcohol could slow multiple sclerosis, while cigarettes accelerate it, study suggestsContinue Reading
Even a Little Drinking May Raise Breast Cancer Risk: Study
2012-03-29
Heavy consumption increases risk up to 50 percent, new review findsContinue Reading
Moderate Drinking Might Help Men Live Longer After Heart Attack
2012-03-28
Study suggests protective effect of drink or 2 a day, but experts warn against too much boozingContinue Reading
Caring Teachers May Help Keep Kids From Trying Alcohol, Drugs
2012-03-23
Study suggests feeling close to a teacher may make a difference for kidsContinue Reading