Study Suggests Smoking in Movies May Influence Kids to Try Cigarettes
Children ages 10 to 14 who view many movies with characters who smoke are more likely to try cigarettes themselves, a new study suggests.
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Maker of OxyContin Plans to Study the Painkiller in Children
The maker of OxyContin has announced it will study the safety of the painkiller in children, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Teens More Likely to Try Cigarettes or Marijuana in June or July
Teenagers are more likely to start smoking cigarettes or marijuana in June or July than in any other month, according to a new government study.
Vaccine Tested in Mice Blocks Nicotine Addiction
A new vaccine successfully blocks nicotine addiction in mice, CBS News reports.
Men Who Smoke Before Conceiving Can Damage Fetal DNA, Study Suggests
A new study finds a link between DNA changes in the sperm of male smokers and genetic changes in their newborn children. The research suggests that these changes may increase children’s risk of developing genetic diseases.
Prescription Painkiller Abuse Jumped 75 Percent From 2002 to 2010, Study Finds
A new study finds prescription painkiller abuse jumped 75 percent between 2002 and 2010. Men and adults ages 26 to 49 were most likely to abuse prescription painkillers.
Gastric Bypass Surgery for Weight Loss May Increase Risk of Alcohol Abuse
A popular form of weight-loss surgery may increase the risk of alcohol abuse, The New York Times reports.
Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Associated With Increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Adults who are exposed to secondhand smoke have an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, compared with nonsmokers, a new study suggests.
Monetary Incentives Can Persuade Pregnant Women to Cut Back on Smoking
Pregnant women who are being treated for heroin dependence with methadone can be persuaded to reduce the number of cigarettes they smoke through monetary incentives, a new study suggests.
Decreased Interest in Food Linked with Greater Interest in Cocaine, Mouse Study Suggests
A decreased interest in food is associated with a greater interest in novelty-seeking behavior and cocaine use, a mouse study suggests.
