Topic: Health Behavior October 3, 2018 Even light drinking increases risk of deathAt any age, daily drinkers 20 percent more likely to die prematurely than less frequent drinkers.News Release September 6, 2018 Study seeks former opioid users who avoided addictionResearchers want to understand how genetics affects opioid addiction.News Release July 17, 2018 Decriminalizing pot doesn’t lead to increased use by young peopleStudy also shows drop in marijuana-related arrests.News Release June 11, 2018 $14 million to fund research aimed at reducing childhood obesityHealth-care providers will deliver family-based treatment.News Release May 31, 2018 Smoking rates decline when mentally ill get help to quitSuch patients have higher than average smoking rates.News Release April 17, 2018 Text messaging tool may help fight opioid epidemicDigital technology may aid patients at risk of relapsing.News Release March 20, 2018 Washington People: Mary PolitiHealth psychologist refines care to better serve patients.Medical Campus & Community February 15, 2018 Study of smoking and genetics illuminates complexities of blood pressureResearch highlights need for data from more diverse populations.News Release January 8, 2018 Initiative to help cancer patients quit smokingNew NCI-funded program will help Siteman patients kick habit.News Release November 1, 2017 Penny-wise, pound-foolish decisions explained by neurons’ firingSpending decisions influenced by adaptation in neural circuits.News Release October 24, 2017 Large declines seen in teen substance abuse, delinquencySurveys over a decade indicate positive behavioral shifts.News Release October 16, 2017 Inside an epidemicOvercoming America’s opioid crisis starts with understanding abuse patterns.Outlook Magazine September 14, 2017 Medical students not trained to prescribe medical marijuanaMany states allow medical pot, but few med schools address it.News Release July 13, 2017 Strategy to battle opioid epidemic encourages multilevel approachWashington University pain expert among researchers to author new recommendations.News Release May 24, 2017 Alumna profile: Leana Wen, MDPublic health advocate tackles opioid crisis.Outlook Magazine, Profiles, Video March 28, 2017 Proliferation of marijuana ads alarms addiction researchersMore than half of young marijuana users encounter online ads, survey finds .News Release December 29, 2016 Many smokers with serious mental illness want to kick habitFew get treatments, counseling to help them quit.News Release September 1, 2016 Even with genetic predisposition for lung cancer, quitting smoking reduces riskBreaking habit also halves lung cancer risk.News Release May 4, 2016 High-fructose diet during pregnancy may harm placenta, restrict fetal growthDrug prescribed to treat gout, kidney stones may negate the sugar's ill effects.News Release April 27, 2016 Doctors recommend prescribing fewer opioids after surgeryAnesthesiologist and surgeon suggest new approaches to pain medications for surgery patients.News Release April 26, 2016 Graduated driver licensing laws linked to reduced teen drinkingStates with stricter laws that ease teens into driving have lower rates of teen alcohol use.News Release February 10, 2016 Rise in marijuana use not as high as previously reportedStill, percentage of adults smoking the drug increased about 20 percent over last decade.News Release December 8, 2015 Genes influence choice between small rewards now or bigger ones laterTwin study could shed light on impulsivity and addiction to food, drugs and alcohol.News Release November 11, 2015 Scientists sniff out female mouse scents that make males friskyDiscovery shines a spotlight on how mouse pheromones control behavior.News Release Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 2 3 Next ›