Drug & Alcohol Abuse
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New pregnancy smoking warning
The children of mothers who smoke in pregnancy may face a range of problems – and new research suggests these could include cholesterol. Read more
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New cocaine heart risk
People who use cocaine may be unwittingly building up major heart problems, experts warned last night. Read more
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Arsenic in water link to heart disease
Drinking water containing moderate levels of arsenic could increase the risk of heart disease, particularly among smokers. Read more
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Women may understate alcohol pregnancy risk
Health services need to do more to identify women who are drinking heavily in the early stages of pregnancy, researchers have warned. Read more
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Heavy drinking link to cancer
Over-use of alchohol is causing a horrendous toll of cancer across Europe, researchers claim today. Read more
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How tobacco and alcohol harm pregnancy
Pregnant women exposed to cigarette smoke risk infection, stillbirth and having babies with low birth weight, researchers warn today. Read more
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Cannabis triggers psychosis – warning
Using cannabis increases the risk of developing serious mental illness, researchers warn today. Read more
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A little drink – for the heart
Research continues to back the idea that a little alcohol may be good for the heart, experts said today. Read more
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Teen drinking alarm evidence call
Evidence that late adolescent drinking leads to physical and mental health problems in adulthood is of “poor quality”, researchers have concluded. Read more
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Men who benefit from vitamin
Vitamin E has been largely discredited as a "miracle" vitamin – but a major new study suggests some groups of men may benefit from taking it. Read more