Huge Study Finds Brain Networks Connected to Teen Drug Abuse
Why do some teenagers start smoking or experimenting with drugs—while others don’t?
Study Explores Link Between Smoking During Pregnancy, Autism
Women who smoke in pregnancy may be more likely to have a child with high-functioning autism, such as Asperger’s Disorder, according to preliminary findings from a study by researchers involved in the U.S. autism surveillance program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For Binge Drinkers, Even Relatively Minor Burn Injuries Can Lead to Serious Complications
MAYWOOD, Il. — A Loyola University Medical Center study has found that binge drinking may slow recovery and increase medical costs for survivors of burn injuries. The study was presented during the 44th Annual Meeting of the American Burn Association in Seattle.
Beyond Apples: A Serving a Day of Dark Chocolate Might Keep the Doctor Away
San Diego, CA— Chocolate, considered by some to be the “food of the gods,†has been part of the human diet for at least 4,000 years; its origin thought to be in the region surrounding the Amazon basin.