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Harmful effects seen with repeated ketamine abuse

Abuse of ketamine, a powerful anesthetic, is on the rise in many countries and now new research shows that repeated use of...

Philip Morris ordered to pay $300 million to smoker

A Florida jury on Thursday ordered cigarette maker Philip Morris USA to pay $300 million in damages to a 61-year-old ex-smoker...

Model Kate Moss criticised for "skinny" remark

Eating disorder campaigners criticised British model Kate Moss on Thursday for saying she backed the motto "Nothing tastes...

Health issues in middle age can lead to dementia

People who smoke or who have high blood pressure or diabetes in middle age are more likely to develop dementia, a new study...

Meditation may lower BP and college stressors

If the stresses of college have put you at risk for high blood pressure, try transcendental meditation. Blood pressure fell...

The depressed are more apt to get opioids for pain

People who suffer from depression are much more likely to be prescribed powerful opioid painkillers like morphine and codeine...

Army suicides set to hit new high in 2009

Suicides in the U.S. Army will hit a new high this year, a top general said on Tuesday in a disclosure likely to increase...

Treating depression after surgery speeds recovery

A simple telephone intervention improved mood, physical functioning, and overall quality of life in patients who were depressed...

Heart disease a killer in psychotic individuals

People with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders are more likely to die of heart disease than mentally healthy individuals,...

In binge-tolerant Japan, alcoholism not seen as disease

When Japanese civil servant Yoshiyuki Takeuchi saw himself lagging behind his peers at work, alcohol was the only thing he...

Moderate drinking may not preserve thinking skills

Think that a drink or two a day help keep your mind sharp into older age? Researchers from the United Kingdom may have poked...

Potential for criminal behavior evident at age 3

Children who don't show normal fear responses to loud, unpleasant sounds at the age of 3 may be more likely to commit crimes...

Drug shown to kindle female sex drive

A once-daily pill increased female sex drive in late-stage trials, moving the drug's maker, Germany's Boehringer Ingelheim,...

Nicotine patches and gum seem safe during pregnancy

Nicotine patches and gum seem to be safe and effective in pregnant women, according to a new study. Such patches and gum...

Many pregnant smokers don't own up to the habit

Women who smoke while they are pregnant often don't admit it, which means they're missing out on an opportunity to get help...

No-callback hotlines don't help smokers quit

Phone counseling to help smokers kick the habit won't do much if it doesn't include callbacks or other follow-up strategies,...

Stressed? Dark chocolate might help, scientists say

A small bar of dark chocolate a day can keep stress hormones at bay, according to a small study by international researchers....

U.S. stop-smoking efforts stalled, report shows

Efforts to help smokers kick the habit have stalled in the United States, with hardly any recent change in smoking rates,...

Trouble thinking? Better see the dentist

A new study hints that good oral care - regular brushing and flossing and trips to the dentist -- may help aging adults keep...

UK study warns against anti-psychotics for dementia

More than 140,000 dementia patients in Britain are given anti-psychotic drugs needlessly and overprescribing of the medicines...

Mood improves on low-fat, but not low-carb diet

A low-fat diet seems to boost dieters' mood more than a low-carbohydrate diet, Australian researchers have found. Very low-carbohydrate...

Smoking tied to suicide risk in bipolar disorder

People with bipolar disorder who smoke appear to have a heightened risk of suicidal behavior -- possibly because they are...

Experts fear Africa "pandemic" from rise in smoking

Africa faces a surge in cancer deaths unless action is taken in the next decade to stem rising smoking levels in a continent...

EU ministers agree to boost tax on cigarettes

European Union states on Tuesday agreed to raise the excise tax on cigarettes by nearly 30 percent to try to reduce smoking...

Women who 'let go' may have better luck with IVF

Women who cope with the stress of infertility treatment by relinquishing control are nearly twice as likely to get pregnant...

More muscle power means lower Alzheimer's risk

Older people with stronger muscles are at reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to their weaker peers,...

Chantix helps people with emphysema stop smoking

Varenicline - marketed by Pfizer as Chantix -- is a safe, well-tolerated and effective way for people with emphysema - also...

FDA says companies violating flavored cigarette ban

U.S. regulators warned 10 companies for violating a recently enacted ban on sales of flavored cigarettes, letters released...

CORRECTION: Mom's antidepressants tied to child health risks

Babies whose mothers used antidepressants during pregnancy visit the doctor more often and have higher risks of certain health...

Want to quit? Don't go to light smokes

Smokers who switch to a low-tar, light or mild brand of cigarette will not find it easier to quit and in fact may find it...

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