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Morning Roundup: September 28, 2012

By Bryan Le

Smoking scenes in kids' movies have increased, black youths are more exposed to booze ads, and experts say alcohol enemas are "extremely dangerous." MORE  

Booze Pouches Let You Guzzle Like a Toddler

By May Wilkerson

"Squeezable Vessels Are Convenient, Appealing to Young Drinkers" boast marketers of the popular new pouches. MORE  

Mom's Prenatal Smoking Linked to Kid's Obesity

By McCarton Ackerman

Smoking while pregnant may raise a baby's risk factor for teen obesity by impacting the brain's reward system. MORE  

Should Parents Let Their Kids Drink at Home?

By McCarton Ackerman

Letting kids drink earlier may actually increase their risk of abusing alcohol later on, says a study. MORE  

Booze Ads Tell Kids, "Drink Irresponsibly"

By May Wilkerson

Alcohol ads aimed at younger readers are more likely to violate industry standards, say researchers. MORE  

Morning Roundup: August 8, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Binge drinking in Africa surges, Facebook now offers gambling with real money, and Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham faces addiction allegations. MORE  

Morning Roundup: July 24, 2012

By Chrisanne Grise

Russia bans alcohol advertising, heroin use among school-age children increases, and Tom Cruise says Scientology could be the secret to recovery for Russell Brand. MORE  

Demi Lovato Vetoes Drug Rap

By Valerie Tejeda

The sober X Factor judge gives two contestants the boot for rapping about bath salts. MORE  

Should Movies Be Rated "R" for Smoking?

By Bryan Le

Automatic R-ratings would protect teens, who are heavily influenced by on-screen smoking, researchers say. MORE  

Kids Battle Eating Disorders Ever-Younger

By Chrisanne Grise

An astonishing 80% of 10-year-old girls have already dieted at least once, reveals new research. MORE  

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