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Experts: Alcohol More Harmful Than Crack or Heroin WebMD By Tim Locke Nov. 1, 2010 -- Alcohol abuse is more harmful than crack or heroin abuse, according to a new study by a former British government drug advisor and other experts. Neuropharmacologist David Nutt, MD, of Imperial College London, ... See all stories on this topic »

Dentists offer Halloween candy buybacks to collect sweets for US troops Los Angeles Times By Mary Forgione, For the Los Angeles Times If you're still staring at a mountain of M&Ms and mini Snickers bars, consider taking some to a Halloween candy buyback program at a nearby dentist's office. The sweet solution prevents kids (and parents) ... See all stories on this topic » Los Angeles Times

School kids still have access to sugary drinks, whole milk USA Today By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY About half of elementary school children in the USA could buy high-fat milk, sodas, sports drinks and fruit drinks in school à la carte lines, snack bars, vending machines and stores during 2008-2009, a new study shows. ... See all stories on this topic »

Most Depressed Teens Recover, but Many Relapse WebMD By Jennifer Warner Nov. 1, 2010 -- Nearly all teenagers treated for major depression will recover, but a new study shows that nearly half will have a recurrence. Researchers found that 96% of depressed teens recovered with treatment. ... See all stories on this topic »

CHEST: Bedtime Texting Bad for Sleep MedPage Today By Crystal Phend , Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Note that this study was published as an abstract and is slated for presentation at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed ... See all stories on this topic »

Concussion Should Sideline Athletes: Neurologists U.S. News & World Report MONDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Any athlete believed to have suffered a concussion should be removed from play until evaluated by a physician who is trained in assessing and managing sports concussions, says a new position statement issued by the ... See all stories on this topic »

CDC panel: Teens need another meningitis shot The Tand D.com ATLANTA - A federal advisory panel is recommending that people 65 and older who are around infants get vaccinated against whooping cough. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices gave the advice because of an outbreak of whooping cough this ... See all stories on this topic »

TJ's Pink Warriors make strides for cancer NorthJersey.com BY TRACEY PUTRINO TJ's Pink Warriors take part in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Bergen Community College in Paramus on Oct. 24. Fair Lawn — Thomas Jefferson has gone pink while raising money for breast ... See all stories on this topic »

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