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June 19, 2026

Poison centers link growing Benadryl abuse among teens to dangerous social media trends

America's Poison Centers reports a concerning 31.9% rise in diphenhydramine abuse among teens, with cases reportedly more than doubling in 2026.

June 1, 2026

Housing First is a disaster. I saw Sacramento's homeless chaos firsthand

Sacramento County's homeless population more than doubled after California adopted Housing First in 2016, stripping accountability from the system.

June 1, 2026

As a physician, I know we need to focus on helping the forgotten smoker

Former HHS Secretary argues 25 million American smokers are being overlooked and calls on the FDA to clarify nicotine and combustion risk differences.

May 25, 2026

Experimental Alzheimer’s drug could reduce alcohol withdrawal damage, researchers say

Researchers say an experimental Alzheimer's drug may calm brain inflammation linked to alcohol withdrawal, potentially reducing relapse and neural damage.

May 19, 2026

Hayden Panettiere says filming ‘Nashville’ was like living through addiction twice

Hayden Panettiere opens up in her memoir about battling addiction and postpartum depression while filming "Nashville," saying she lived her hell twice.

May 18, 2026

Karen Bass ripped after suggesting taxpayer-funded dental care for meth users

Mayor Karen Bass drew criticism for suggesting LA taxpayers should fund dental care for homeless meth users who lost their teeth to addiction.

May 9, 2026

Single workout cuts cravings, offering new hope for smokers trying to quit

High-intensity aerobic exercise is most effective at reducing cigarette cravings immediately and up to 30 minutes post-workout, study finds.

April 25, 2026

Inside Seattle’s open-air drug crisis as fentanyl ravages city and activists bail out alleged criminals

Seattle's fentanyl crisis has been impossible to hide as open-air drug use, rising overdose deaths and struggling addicts challenge city leaders to act.

April 19, 2026

Psychedelic therapy may be coming to your doctor's office as questions swirl

President Trump has signed an executive order to fast-track psychedelic research and FDA approval, sparking debate among doctors over safety and mental health benefits.

April 12, 2026

Tiger Woods 'ashamed' after second DUI arrest amid seeking treatment: report

Tiger Woods is reportedly ashamed after his second DUI arrest in under a decade and is said to be in Switzerland seeking treatment for his well-being.