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An astonishing 80% of 10-year-old girls have already dieted at least once, reveals new research. MORE
This Thai PSA, in which kids approach adults asking for a light, has boosted calls to a quitting helpline by 40%. MORE
Impoverished mothers administer the opiates to their children to pacify them while they work. MORE
By Sarah Beller
Anti-smoking advocates plan major lawsuit in a nation where one out of three people smoke. MORE
By Bryan Le
IRS can't derail MMJ thanks to loophole, stomach-stapling weight loss surgery can cut alcohol cravings, and ex-Bond calls out Skyfall's decision to switch martini for Heineken. MORE
By age seven, an average child born today will spend a whole year watching screens, warns a scientist. MORE
By Bryan Le
Angry Mitt Romney calls marijuana issue "insignificant," 18 headless bodies add to Mexican drug war toll, and drunk driving charges dropped against ex-FAA chief. MORE
By Bryan Le
Rx meds are killing more kids than ever, Colombian cocaine kingpin surrenders, and dad assigns 10-year-old as designated driver. MORE
By Bryan Le
Florida's welfare drug testing ruled unconstitutional, preschoolers with "undercontrolled" temperament are more likely to get addicted, and Wiz Khalifa cited for pot possession. MORE
By Bryan Le
Cocaine found to "rot" your brain, Mexico's most-wanted drug boss arrested, and Melissa Gilbert compares Dancing With the Stars to getting sober. MORE
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Scientists discover cocaine-blocking molecule, food addiction could be at the root of global obesity epidemic, and former Bachelorette star reveals battle with alcoholism.
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Fundamentalists seek to eradicate behaviors "contrary to Islam" with deadly attacks on brothels and liquor stores.
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As Americans cut back, tobacco companies fight to keep customers with more giveaways.
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A homeless alcoholic helps a transit worker catch some shut eye by taking over his duties.
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New research suggests that drug cravings and decision-making are linked in the brain.
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