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Banned pregnancy drug tied to ADHD generations later

A pregnancy drug banned decades ago may have side effects that linger for generations.

Brett Favre reveals Vicodin addiction, multiple rehab stints during Hall of Fame career

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre revealed Monday that he took 14 Vicodin at one time once and ended up in rehab three times during his NFL career.

Drug users dumping thousands of used needles in NYC parks

Junkies have been dumping some 5,000 used needles a week in parks across the Bronx — prompting desperate city officials to install dozens of syringe-disposal kiosks in hopes of cleaning up the dangerous mess.

5 Connecticut students hospitalized after eating 'tainted' cookies

A 15-year-old girl was arrested on Monday when five of her classmates were sent to the hospital after she allegedly gave them cookies laced with a foreign substance.

Dozens hospitalized after allegedly ingesting K2 in Brooklyn neighborhood

At least 25 people were hospitalized on Saturday after police responded to reports of a mass overdose outside of a neighborhood deli in Brooklyn.

FDA approves non-opioid drug to treat opioid withdrawal symptoms

Federal regulators on Wednesday approved the first nonopioid treatment to ease withdrawal from quitting addictive opioids.

Suicide attempts increasing among American high school kids, study finds

The number of teens hospitalized for suicide ideation or suicide attempts nearly doubled between 2008 and 2015, with the highest increase seen in adolescent girls.

Aspiring model found dead in doctor's home after night of sex, drugs and alcohol, police say

Olya Langille, 18, an aspiring model was found dead on March 26 in a doctor’s home after a night of partying, drugs, alcohol and sex.

Walmart to limit opioid prescriptions at pharmacies amid epidemic

Walmart Inc. announced Monday the retail giant will begin to restrict opioid prescriptions in an effort to help stem the deadly drug epidemic.

The cure for obesity, heart disease, and anxiety? Puppies!

Researchers just discovered a simple way to fight obesity, heart disease, and mental illness – by giving people puppies.