Singer Whitney Houston dies at 48 (Lead)
February 12th, 2012 - 9:23 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Feb 12 (IANS) Iconic American singer Whitney Houston has died at the age of 48, her publicist said.Houston's publicist Kristen Foster confirmed the singer's death.The cause of ... Read more...
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Injected drug linked to higher suicide risk
December 26th, 2011 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Dec 26 (IANS) Drug abusers who inject themselves with methamphetamine had an 80 higher chance of attempting suicide than those who rely on other substances, says a study.
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New genetic links to impulsive behaviour found
November 17th, 2011 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 17 (IANS) Being impulsive can explain many things -- why we utter things we regret, buy items that we can do without or even develop dangerous addictions.
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Love of coffee could hook you on drugs
October 11th, 2011 - 5:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 11 (IANS) Love of coffee could also get you hooked on drugs -- so beware, warn scientistsThose who respond well to caffeine, found in energy drinks too, often ... Read more...
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Most Aussies turn a blind eye on child abuse: Study
September 5th, 2010 - 4:06 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Sep 5 (ANI): A new Australian survey has revealed most people would turn a blind eye if confronted with clear signs that a child was being physically or sexually abused or ... Read more...
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Computer games ‘as addictive as booze, drugs’
April 28th, 2010 - 1:18 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Apr 28 (ANI): Computer games can be as costly and debilitating as drug and alcohol dependence.In a study by the Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, conducted online among 1945 ... Read more...
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Scientists call for health-risk warnings on caffeinated energy drinks
September 24th, 2008 - 5:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, September 24 (ANI): Johns Hopkins scientists are calling for prominent warning labels on a slew of caffeinated energy drinks to inform consumers about caffeine doses and their potential health risks.
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Beware of caffeinated drinks; they carry potential health hazards
September 24th, 2008 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 24 (IANS) Johns Hopkins scientists who have spent decades researching the effects of caffeine, made a strong pitch for caffeinated energy drinks carrying prominent labels that warn of potential health ... Read more...
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Amphetamines abuse linked to heart attacks in young adults
June 4th, 2008 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 4 (ANI): Young adults who misuse amphetamines are at an increased risk of suffering a heart attack, suggests a new study.The researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Centre analysed the ... Read more...
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High levels of asthma inhaler misuse among anti-social youth
May 10th, 2008 - 2:03 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 10 (ANI): Nearly one out of four teens who use an asthma inhaler say their intent is to get high, says a new study, which found high levels of ... Read more...
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‘Huffing’ glue or nail polish may increase suicidal thoughts in teens
November 14th, 2007 - 3:03 am ICT by admin
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