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Teen trippin' on ADHD drugs can be a real downer

(AP) -- Calls to poison control centers about teens abusing attention-deficit drugs soared 76 percent over eight years, sobering evidence about the dangerous consequences of prescription misuse, a study shows.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Aug 24, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 1

The mind's eye scans like a spotlight

(PhysOrg.com) -- You're meeting a friend in a crowded cafeteria. Do your eyes scan the room like a roving spotlight, moving from face to face, or do you take in the whole scene, hoping that your friend's face ...

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Aug 12, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 4

Chinese teen dies at Internet addiction rehab camp

(AP) -- China is investigating the death of a teenager who was allegedly beaten to death in a camp designed to treat Internet addiction, state media said.

Technology / Internet

created Aug 06, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Lowering the Blow

(PhysOrg.com) -- Serving lower-alcohol drinks at public events can help reduce the number of people who need medical attention.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 05, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0