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Many Women Still Drink Through Pregnancy

By Fionna Agomuoh

Up to 12% of women drink while pregnant—but more moderately than they used to. MORE  

Mild Alcohol Use May Unlock Creativity

By Rebecca Gray

Drinking two pints of beer inhibits analytical thinking but unlocks the mind's creative side, researchers say. MORE  

Your Cocktails Are Carcinogenic

By Valerie Tejeda

Alcoholic drinks contain higher-than-trace levels of cancer-causing carcinogens, finds a new study. MORE  

Smoking Menthols May Double Your Risk of Stroke

By Valerie Tejeda

And the risk may be three times higher for women and non-black smokers. MORE  

Women Wear Stronger "Beer Goggles"

By Valerie Tejeda

Although alcohol makes everyone rate potential partners as sexier than before, it effects women more. MORE  

Liberal Drinking and Conservative Thinking

By Bryan Le

New research suggests that alcohol consumption may result in political conservatism. MORE  

Meth-Using Moms Cause Behavior Issues in Kids

By Valerie Tejeda

Children as old as five whose mothers used meth while pregnant exhibit a range of behavioral problems, reveals a new study. MORE  

Child Abuse Leads to Alcohol Abuse

By Chrisanne Grise

People with alcohol problems are far likelier than average to have been physically or sexually abused as children, a study confirms. MORE  

Cocaine Vaccine Edges Closer

By Bryan Le

A biotech company hooks up with a research college to chase the coke vaccine grail. MORE  

Morning Roundup: March 14, 2012

By Bryan Le

Latest insider trading case revolves around AA meetings, California Senator wants rewards for reporting drunk drivers, and a marijuana strain is named after Jeremy Lin. MORE  

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