Binge Drinking Puts the Brain, and Life Itself, at Risk
Health - November 7, 2009
Colleges fight back to stem a growing problem across the U.S.
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Minnesota Group Pushes 'Good Samaritan' Rule
By
Jeff Greer
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The Paper Trail - November 3, 2009
Under new rule, students could call emergency services if a friend is drunk and not get in trouble.
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Health Buzz: E. Coli Blamed for 2 Deaths and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - November 3, 2009
Lifestyle factors and Alzheimer's disease; what teens believe about Facebook and MySpace.
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Teens Think Drinking on MySpace, Facebook Is Real
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - October 30, 2009
Younger teens are most likely to believe that the drinking described and depicted is actually going on.
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Mapping the Link Between Alcohol, Cancer
Health - October 27, 2009
How it affects tumor cells is becoming less of a mystery, study finds.
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Hangovers May Be Tougher for Migraine Sufferers
Health - October 19, 2009
Rat study helps pinpoint cause of increased headache pain
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Drinking Your Way to Health? Perhaps Not
Health - October 18, 2009
Despite potential heart benefits, other risks await, experts warn
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Shared Bed May Raise SIDS Risk
Health - October 14, 2009
Parental use of alcohol, drugs noted in about a third of deaths, study finds
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Alcohol May Help Protect Trauma Patients
Health - October 1, 2009
Researchers theorize it might change the body's chemical response to injury
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Alcohol Might Lower Death Rates in Brain Injury Patients
Health - September 25, 2009
Could have protective effect, but also raises chances of complications, study shows
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Firm Parents Keep Teen Drivers Safe
Health - September 25, 2009
Supportive rules reduce crashes, drunk driving and cell phone use on the road: studies
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Habits May Keep Couples Together or Tear Them Apart
Health - September 23, 2009
If one partner smokes, drinks more than the other, marriage may suffer, study finds
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Drinking in Adolescence May Lead to Risky Choices Later
Health - September 21, 2009
Study showed young rats made poor decisions long after they were sober
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Binge Drinking May Encourage Infection
Health - September 21, 2009
Immune system weakened for at least 24 hours after boozing, study finds
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Suicides Higher in Rural Areas With Bars
Health - September 18, 2009
Whether action stems from access to alcohol or feelings of isolation remains unclear
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With Alcohol, Starting Young May Lead to Dependency
Health - September 18, 2009
Study suggests teens who drink could trigger genetic predisposition
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Lower Drinking Age Linked to Later-Life Problems
Health - September 18, 2009
Study finds more alcohol, drug abuse among those who could drink before 21
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Drinking, Weight, Depression Linked in Young Women: Study
Health - September 17, 2009
Treatment for one of these issues should take into account the others, report says
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Internet Can Help Curb Drinking Among College Students
Health - September 16, 2009
Web-based counseling reduces alcohol abuse among undergrads, study shows
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Program Curbs Teen Substance Abuse, Delinquency
Health - September 7, 2009
Prevention efforts focused on the community pay off, study finds
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Non-Drinkers More Likely to Be Anxious, Depressed
Health - September 4, 2009
Teetotalers may experience social exclusion, have health problems, study suggests
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College Students Get More Drunk When Drinks Are Cheap
Health - September 2, 2009
Bar discounts, special promotions lead to greater alcohol consumption, study shows
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Driving After Binge Drinking More Common Than Believed
Health - September 1, 2009
Study finds nearly one in eight drinkers drive within two hours
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Drinkers May Exercise More Than Teetotalers
Health - August 31, 2009
Activity levels rise along with alcohol use, survey shows
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Alcohol Ads on Cable TV Reach Young Audiences
Health - August 28, 2009
Industry often advertises during shows watched by typical U.S. teens, analysis finds
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