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Teen drug use may not be tied to sports participation

Playing team sports in high school may not influence whether or not teens use heroin or abuse prescription drugs, a U.S. study suggests.

Massachusetts baby revived twice after being exposed to fentanyl

Authorities in Massachusetts say a 10-month-old baby had to be revived twice after she was exposed to fentanyl.

Will New Year's resolutions ruin your relationship?

Samia Mounts had always been “heavier,” and the talented singer and actress felt plagued by self-doubt because of it.

Dogs provide therapy in a Brazilian hospital

Each week, patients at the Support Hospital of Brasilia receive visits from a special breed of therapist: dogs trained to help them recover from disease or injury.

NYC agency issues first known intersex birth certificate in the US

A New York City agency has issued the nation’s first intersex birth certificate to a 55-year-old individual born with male genes, female genitalia and mixed internal reproductive organs.

Overworked employee's suicide prompts soul-searching in Japan

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County drops DUI charge on man who tested positive for caffeine

In August 2015, a California man was charged with a DUI after testing positive for caffeine— even though his blood tested negative for alcohol.

Counselor slams photo editing, fashion industry in viral Facebook post

A Kansas woman’s Facebook post in which she urges young girls to reject societal expectations clothing sizes has gone viral, garnering nearly 60,000 reactions on the social media site in less than three weeks.

After states legalized medical marijuana, traffic deaths fell

Legalization of medical marijuana is not linked with increased traffic fatalities, a new study finds.

Teens' view of pot changed in 1 state after legalization

After marijuana was legalized for adults in the U.S. state of Washington, younger teens there perceived it to be less harmful and reported using it more, a new study found.