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Middle-Aged Drinkers at risk of Memory Problems
By Cheri Cheng | Aug 01, 2014 09:27 AM EDTA new study found that middle-aged drinkers who had a history of alcohol abuse were more likely to develop memory problems later on in life.
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Gene Changes Observed in Abused Children
By Christine Hsu | Jul 24, 2014 07:43 PM EDTExperiencing abuse or neglect in childhood could increase the risk of emotional and health problems, according to a genetic study.
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Childhood Abuse affects Children’s Gene Expression
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 24, 2014 11:38 AM EDTA new study reported that childhood abuse can affect how children's genes get expressed.
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FDA Approves ‘Hard to Abuse’ Painkiller
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 24, 2014 11:00 AM EDTThe FDA has approved a new combination painkiller that is more difficult to abuse.
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People in the Military Experience More Adverse Childhood Experiences
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 23, 2014 04:04 PM EDTA new study found that people who have served in the military after the all-volunteer era tend to report more adverse childhood events.
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12 Pct of American Kids Suffer Abuse
By Christine Hsu | Jun 02, 2014 08:57 PM EDTOne in eight American children have suffered abuse before reaching adulthood, a new study reveals.
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Drug Abusers Often Switch to Cheaper Option, Heroin
By Cheri Cheng | May 28, 2014 04:08 PM EDTA new study examining survey answers found that prescription drug abusers often turn to heroin as a cheaper alternative.
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Americans Kids are Less Exposed to Violence Today, Study Reports
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 29, 2014 09:21 AM EDTAccording to a new study, American kids are less exposed to violence today than they were in 2003.
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One-Third of Canadian Adults Reported Being Abused as Children
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 22, 2014 12:00 PM EDTA new study found that nearly one-third of Canadian adults reported being abused when they were children.
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Music Could Encourage Teenage Drinking
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 10, 2014 01:46 PM EDTResearchers reported that music that drops brand name alcohol products can influence teens to drink and abuse the substance.
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Drawing May Help Reveal Abused Children
By Christine Hsu | Apr 03, 2014 06:04 PM EDTDrawing pictures may help adults identify abused children, according to a new study.
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Child Abuse Disrupts Hormones and Ups Risk of Obesity, Diabetes
By Christine Hsu | Mar 20, 2014 03:53 PM EDTChild abuse does more than impair mental health. New research reveals that childhood abuse or neglect increases the risk of obesity, diabetes or other metabolic disorders in adulthood.
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Doctors Continue to Prescribe Sedatives too Often
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 10, 2014 03:36 PM EDTAccording to a new study, doctors are still prescribing sedatives too often.
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Prescription Drug Abusers turn to Doctors, Friends for Pills
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 04, 2014 10:04 AM ESTChronic prescription drug abusers get their drugs from doctors, family members and friends, a new government study reported.
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Experts Concerned over FDA’s Newly Approved Opioid
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 26, 2014 09:43 AM ESTA coalition of more than 40 groups have expressed concerns over a new FDA approved pain killer.
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