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Why Does Pot Blunt Weight Gain?

By Victoria Kim

A new study finds marijuana may help regulate blood sugar, reducing risk of diabetes and obesity. MORE  

US Funds Cigarette-Smoke Detecting Underwear

By Bryan Le

Not satisfied with self-reported statistics, researchers develop an intimate way to track smoking habits. MORE  

Heavy Pot Smoking Not Linked to Cancer

By Valerie Tejeda

Habitual pot smokers are at no greater risk for lung cancer than light tokers, a study finds. MORE  

Morning Roundup: May 9, 2013

By Victoria Kim

Cigarettes are a "gateway drug," mood disorders linked to internet addiction, and former Fox News anchor discusses her "dark" struggle with alcoholism. MORE  

Could Champagne Improve Your Memory?

By Victoria Kim

Scientists find new evidence that a moderate, daily dose of bubbly may prevent dementia. MORE  

Are Women Wired to Binge Eat?

By Victoria Kim

A new study on rats is the first to suggest that biology may play a role in eating disorders. MORE  

HIV/AIDS Drug Produces Effects Like LSD

By McCarton Ackerman

Popular antiretroviral drug Efavirenz is found to make users hallucinate. MORE  

Can Brain Stimulation Curb Binge Eating?

By Bryan Le

Scientists were able to reduce obesity in mice using deep brain stimulation, but will it work on humans? MORE  

Aerobics Can Reduce Alcohol's Brain Damage

By Valerie Tejeda

Getting moving can help mitigate memory deterioration caused by booze, researchers say. MORE  

"Old Sober" Hangover Cure is Science-Approved

By Bryan Le

Scientists say the legendary New Orleans' noodle dish is proven to cure a hangover. MORE  

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