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Motivations for Substance Use in Teens Mainly Linked to Reducing Stress
THURSDAY, Feb. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The motivations underlying substance use among adolescents are mainly related to reducing stress, according to research published in the Feb. 8 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and...
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Prenatal Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Severe Respiratory Distress in Newborns
Prenatal Air Pollution Exposure Tied to Severe Respiratory Distress in Newborns
TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Prenatal exposures to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) increase the risk for severe respiratory distress among term newborns, according to a study published online Jan. 25 in Environmental Health Perspectives.Markey...
Other Factors Explain Link Between Prenatal Substance Use, Offspring Mental Health
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